Tell me a story – colonial life From perspective of a colonist from New England, Middle, or Southern colonies, write about life: Tell me what the weather is like where you live Tell me why you left England came to live in that particular colony Tell me what job you and your friends/family have

French and Indian War

War between England, France, and Spain in the late 1600s Wars for empire War between England, France, and Spain in the late 1600s Most of the battles took place in Europe Competition for empire and trading power

Cause of the French and Indian war Both the French and the English want control of the Ohio River Valley The French build forts in the Ohio River Valley to stop British expansion English army (under George Washington) attack a French fort

The albany plan of union England loses early battles to French – Indian alliance Colonies establish the Albany Plan of Union to unite against French and Indians Sets the precedent for later alliances in the colonies

british victory England concentrates on conquering North America and succeeds Treaty of Paris ends the war England gains French Canada and Spanish Florida Spain gains France’s western territory (Midwestern states) France’s power in North America ends

Proclamation line of 1763 Colonists were not permitted to move past the Appalachian mountains Colonists were angry about this

Impact of the french and indian war England believes the colonies cannot defend themselves England abandons salutary neglect England needs money because the war was expensive