Beginnings of the French and Indian War Team Tropical Mr. Monroe 7 th Grade Humanities

What You Will Learn About the French and Indian War Geography Geography Realize that key American figures such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington began to emerge as leaders. Realize that key American figures such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington began to emerge as leaders. Understand the significance of the War in terms of American history. Understand the significance of the War in terms of American history. How the French and Indian War was fought. How the French and Indian War was fought. Key people, places, and events that occurred during the War. Key people, places, and events that occurred during the War. Understand that the French and Indian War set the stage for the Revolutionary War!!! Understand that the French and Indian War set the stage for the Revolutionary War!!!

WORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!! Encroachment- going somewhere you should not be. Encroachment- going somewhere you should not be. Converted- The act of changing one’s beliefs. Converted- The act of changing one’s beliefs. Innovative- Modern ahead of the times. Innovative- Modern ahead of the times. Reluctantly- You really don’t want to, but you do it anyway; you know that it could end up bad. Reluctantly- You really don’t want to, but you do it anyway; you know that it could end up bad.

Britain vs. France Britain and France had long since had many disputes between one another. Each trying to gain domination of Europe. The French and Indian War would become the first time the two nations had a prolonged conflict in the New World.

Confrontation Britain controlled the eastern coast of America Britain controlled the eastern coast of America The French controlled the land west of the Appalachian Mountains known as the Ohio River Valley and the southern portion of Canada. The French controlled the land west of the Appalachian Mountains known as the Ohio River Valley and the southern portion of Canada. French wanted to control the Ohio River Valley and the British colonists wanted to settle there. NOT GOOD!!! French wanted to control the Ohio River Valley and the British colonists wanted to settle there. NOT GOOD!!!

The Fur Trade Furs were an extremely important part of New France’s economy. Furs were an extremely important part of New France’s economy. Furs were retrieved from various animals: raccoon, fox, and the most important beaver. Furs were retrieved from various animals: raccoon, fox, and the most important beaver. Back in Europe furs were considered luxurious garments, demand was high for them, making the fur traders RICH!!! Back in Europe furs were considered luxurious garments, demand was high for them, making the fur traders RICH!!!

British Encroachment As the population of British Colonials increased (1.5 Million) they wanted to move further west. As the population of British Colonials increased (1.5 Million) they wanted to move further west. As they moved west they found out that the fur trade was very profitable. As they moved west they found out that the fur trade was very profitable. Instances such as Fort Pickawillany became common. Instances such as Fort Pickawillany became common.

Lead Plates??? In addition to attacking British posts, the French used lead plates as a way to claim their lands. In addition to attacking British posts, the French used lead plates as a way to claim their lands. The French would place these plates at important areas along rivers and valleys in hopes of keeping the British away!!! The French would place these plates at important areas along rivers and valleys in hopes of keeping the British away!!! Do you think this would have prevented the British from moving into French territory? Do you think this would have prevented the British from moving into French territory? Why would they place them along rivers? Why would they place them along rivers?

Various Native American Tribes

Native Americans Relations With French Relations With British

French Relations with the Indians French were on good terms with most Native American tribes. French were on good terms with most Native American tribes. Traded frequently with the Indians. Traded frequently with the Indians. Had many Indian Allies Had many Indian Allies Did not want to take the Natives’ lands. Did not want to take the Natives’ lands. Assimilated many of the Indians’ customs. Assimilated many of the Indians’ customs. Also many Native Americans converted to Catholicism after meeting the French. Also many Native Americans converted to Catholicism after meeting the French. Does this painting reflect the relations between the French and Indians? Does this painting reflect the relations between the French and Indians?

British Relations with the Indians The British were not as nice to the Native Americans as the French The British were not as nice to the Native Americans as the French British wanted to take over their lands. British wanted to take over their lands. Drove many Indians away from their homelands when colonizing the east. Drove many Indians away from their homelands when colonizing the east. Indians did like trading with the British because they maintained the newest most innovative weapons that they could trade for in order to battle rival tribes. Indians did like trading with the British because they maintained the newest most innovative weapons that they could trade for in order to battle rival tribes.

Iroquois Confederacy (Six Nations) Consisted of the Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Tuscarora Consisted of the Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Tuscarora Iroquois Confederacy dominated a great portion of the eastern Indian tribes. Iroquois Confederacy dominated a great portion of the eastern Indian tribes. Played both sides very well in order to get what they wanted economically. Played both sides very well in order to get what they wanted economically. Eventually, they reluctantly sided with the British in order to maintain control of the Miami Indians (also located in the Ohio River Valley). Eventually, they reluctantly sided with the British in order to maintain control of the Miami Indians (also located in the Ohio River Valley). British would receive Iroquois support against the French British would receive Iroquois support against the French Iroquois would receive guns, ammunition, food, and various other bartering items. Iroquois would receive guns, ammunition, food, and various other bartering items. Iroquois would use these items as bribes in order to control the Miami and other smaller Indian nations. Iroquois would use these items as bribes in order to control the Miami and other smaller Indian nations. Both European powers knew that the Iroquois Confederacy was extremely powerful and could greatly influence the outcome of a conflict if war broke out. Both European powers knew that the Iroquois Confederacy was extremely powerful and could greatly influence the outcome of a conflict if war broke out. British were fortunate to get their support British were fortunate to get their support WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT??? WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT???

Review and Assignment How did the Fur trade influence the economy? How did the Fur trade influence the economy? What land area was being disputed? What land area was being disputed? How did the French try to keep the British out of the O.R.V.? How did the French try to keep the British out of the O.R.V.? What was the Iroquois Confederacy? What was the Iroquois Confederacy? ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT Complete the Mind Map Complete the Mind Map Each bubble will contain a fact related to how the Native Americans and the Europeans interacted with one another. Each bubble will contain a fact related to how the Native Americans and the Europeans interacted with one another. Use your books (pgs ) and remember the PowerPoint. Use your books (pgs ) and remember the PowerPoint.