Introduction Video Watch the video on the French and Indian War Listen closely for the Causes and Effects.

French and Indian War Background : With Spain no longer a major threat, France emerged as the greatest rival to Great Britain By 1756, France and Britain had built huge empires in North America and were competing to become the strongest world power. 3

Causes of The French and Indian War The War broke out over the Ohio River valley (known for the rich resource of fur). Being initially fought far from Georgia’s borders, it had little impact on the state. 4

Basic Stats Began in 1754 It lasted nine years Part of a larger worldwide war known as the Seven Years War Led to the American Revolution (Am. Rev.)

The War Was Fueled by …. Greed Fear The hope to capture the most land in the new world and control its resources Fear that one country would gain more power than the others

How do they match up? France Strong Army Allies: Western tribes (Algonquin Indians) and Spain More experienced military leaders Did NOT argue among themselves (got along) Britain Strong navy Allies: SIX Iroquois tribe and American Colonies Larger population

Territories Disputed 8

And the Winner is… Britain defeated France and her Allies by Outcome of War: France gave up all of its North American Colonies Spain was forced to give La Florida to Britain, but they were granted most of the French territory west of the Mississippi River 9

Change of Territories BEFORE 1763AFTER

How this affected Georgia… Georgia’s border expanded: South to St. Mary’s River West to Mississippi River North to land around Augusta 11