Bell Work Create a thesis statement/introduction for the following prompt. Evaluate the role of George Washington in the start of the French and Indian War. Remember, you are being graded on effort…
The Duel for North America Part 1, Section 6
The Clash of Empires
First “Contests” King William’s War Queen Mary’s War Colonists and natives against couriers de bois The War of Jerkin’s Ear King George’s War France + Spain vs. English + colonists
French and Indian War France, Spain, many Native Americans Britain and Iriquois
Role of Washington?
William Pitt Concentrate on Quebec and Montreal – 1757 Young, energetic leaders Started at Louisburg, Quebec (59), Montreal (60) Peace treaty 1763 Spain and England France had Caribbean Swap of Florida for Cuba
Why were the British successful?
British - Aftermath Territorial Expansion Debt Soldiers’ presence Rowdiness of colonists
Americans- In the Aftermath Ego stoked Shattered myth of invincibility Friction rising Unity found in militia
Indians’ Losses Land Allies Pitting Europeans against each other
Pontiac's Rebellion Infected Blankets Maintain troops in frontier Who foots the bill?
Proclamation of 1763 Prohibits westward settlement Frustration Sort out Indian problem Frustration Moved anyway
Wrap Up What shift is most influential in inciting a revolution in the U.S. after the French and Indian War? Why? Share ideas, defend you answer!
Wrap Up How did the French and Indian War cause the relationship between Britain and its colonies to change?