The French and Indian War

Beginnings  The roots of hatred between the French and the English had been building for years and never waned.  France still held most of the territory in the Americas

Conflict Arising  Frustrated by the boxing maneuvers instigated by the French in the Ohio region, and the defeat of Washington in the Ohio valley. Britain directly challenged the French rule

Opening Rounds  General Braddock was dispatched with Two Irish regiments to destroy Fort Duquesne but was destroyed by a smaller French and Native American force, Braddock himself was killed.

Total War  The French knew that the quickest way to ensure victory, allowed the Indians under their control to attack frontier settlers “ensuring” a Canadian officer mused “a desire to return of peace”

The sides British Iroquois Seneca Oneida Mohawk Onondaga Cayuga Cherokee Montauk Creek Chickasaw Tuscararora French Algonquin Delaware's Shawnees Sandusky Seneca Wea Kickapoo

Assessment Point  What do you think were the motivations/needs for the Native American Tribes to assist the European Nations?

Turn around  In 1757 William Pitt came out of retirement and along with concessions made to the Iroquois Confederacy, started to turn around the war, amassing some 50,000 men

Bolstering  Britain soon enhanced the forts along the disputed borders and the stage was set for a dramatic turnaround

Battle Techniques  Generally this war also known as the seven year war was fought conventionally by both sides. They would form lines

Techniques  On both Sides

And then!!!

Aftermath  The often gruesome mess then had to be cleaned up by their loved ones

Map of the Battles Fought

Capture Of Ontario

Assessment Point  Now that the British had won the war, what concession do you think the Iroquois would want from them? What further problems are likely to come from this?

Treaty of Paris

Changing the Face of America

Last of the Mohicans