The French & Indian War What caused it? What happened as a result of it?

Causes of the F & I War  French colony (in N. America) had land where there are lots of beaver (fur!!!!!!!)  Different Indian Tribes trade w/French & British for fur (depending where they lived)  British move into Backcountry farm land & fur trade (French were already here)  French & British colonists fight for their land/trade  Indians choose sides

French & Indian War breaks out in North America The French & Indian War is part of the Seven Years War (British vs. French, )

Effects of the F & I War BBritain defeats France BBritain gains all land E. of Mississippi R. SSpain gets French territory that was W. of Mississippi River NNative Americans revolt against the British colonists moving into Backcountry—behind Appalachian Mts. (Pontiac’s Rebellion) BBritain says colonists not allowed to move W. of Appalachian Mts. (to stop fighting w/N. Amer.) (Proclamation of 1763) CColonists become VERY angry

Chapter 5, Section3  Rd. p and take notes on the following: 1. What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris (what about it was the most important?) 2. What did the British government learn as a result of Pontiac’s Rebellion? 3. What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

1. Significance of the Treaty of Paris: 1.Britain increased land holdings in North America 2.French power in North America ended.

2. What did the British government learn as a result of Pontiac’s Rebellion?  Defending the lands W. of the Appalachian Mts. would cost a lot of money (forts/supplies, soldiers, etc.)

3. What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?  to keep the colonists safe on the east side of the Appalachian Mts.—Britain could not afford to keep soldiers in the Backcountry (W. of App. Mts.)