Do you and your parents work well together on projects or chores or tasks? If yes, why, if no, why not?
The real World War I, (Not really, but it should be) The French and Indian War
French and Indian War Who was at war? In America: France and Natives Versus England and Colonists
French and Indian War In Europe: (known as 7 Years War) (known as 7 Years War) France and Spain Versus England
French and Indian War Why go to war? –Rivalry between England and France –Colonists moving onto French and Native’s land
French French live among Natives, trading mainly furs Built forts, not farms –Good relationship with Natives
Albany Conference Britain wanted: –colonies to work together –Alliance with Iroquois League Iroquois refuse, but promise peace
Albany Plan of Union Benjamin Franklin’s plan –Wants to create a federal government for colonies –Rejected, but shows desire to centralize power
Beginning of War- Fort Necessity Colonel George Washington surrenders at Fort Necessity
British Win the War French at first dominate the war British Prime Minister Pitt begins spending $$$ on war British victory at Quebec is turning point
Treaty of Paris, 1763 British get Canada, land East of Miss. River, and Florida Spain gets New Orleans & Cuba France cut out of America
Troubled Relations British thought: –Colonists did not give enough resources or support –War long and costly, just to protect colonists
Troubled Relations Colonists thought: –British military too “old school” –unfair colonial officers not allowed to be leaders –they were not respected –They no longer need British help
HISTORY SLEUTH! The author of the following excerpt from the French and Indian War is unknown! Your job is to read the excerpt, examine context clues, compare them to the lecture information, and make your decision on who wrote this letter! As well, answer the following questions: Of what event is the author writing? What opinion does the author have of the British Army? What opinion does the author have of the militiamen? What is author’s opinion of officers? What is the author’s opinion of himself? To whom is the author writing the letter? WHO IS THE AUTHOR?