(colonial conflict with Europe) 3.1 growing a divide (colonial conflict with Europe)

French and Indian war Competition between the British, French, and American Indians over economic advantages such as greater access to the Mississippi river and great lakes The French and Indian war was also known as the seven years war * 1756-1763 *

Albany plan of union Albany congress: 9 colonies meeting together to discuss defense and Indian affairs The Albany plan was the first plan to create a unified government within the colonies Plan was drafted by Benjamin franklin Induvial colonies; rejected it, not enough independence British rejected it, too much independence

Pontiac’s rebellion Chief Pontiac, refused to surrender his land to the British Led Indian alliance against whites in the Ohio river valley and great lakes

Paxton boys group of men raided local tribes, placing tribes under protection of the government Paxton boys marched to Philadelphia meeting colonial officials and Paxton leaders