French and Indian War 2 I.The conflict was known as: A.The French and Indian War in the colonies B.The _____________Years’ War in Europe II.Strengthening Claims A.French 1.Began to build a string of military forts in the ____________River Valley. extended from Lake ____________to the Ohio River; began to build fort where modern- day Pittsburgh stands called it Fort __________________(doo KAYN) B.British 1._________________accused the French of trespassing on ___________________ territory and ordered them to leave. a)______________________was sent to deliver the message b)______________________refused to leave i.said that “no Englishman had a Right to trade upon those waters” ii.Waters = Ohio River c)Washington promoted and sent with 150 men to build a fort where modern- day _______________________stands d)Washington learned the French were building Fort Duquesne on the same site Seven Ohio Erie Duquesne Virginia Virginia’s George Washington The French Pittsburgh

III.First Battles A.Battle over Fort Duquesne 1.Washington marched into _________________where a French scouting party was met 50 miles from the fort. 2.Washington ordered a attack 3._______________French soldiers were killed. 4.Washington and his men quickly tried to build a fort a.called Fort __________________ 5.Fort ___________________surrounded by the __________________ 6.Washington forced to surrender 7.Most of the Virginians and Washington were later ____________________ Pennsylvania Ten Necessity French released

B.Colonial Meet with the Iroquois 1.June 1754 – Delegates from ______________ colonies met with representatives from the Iroquois a.discussed trade issues and resolved their differences b.Agreed to work together against the French 2.After Iroquois leave colonial representatives continue to meet a.Agreed to work together, especially for ________________ b.Agreed to a plan suggested by _________________________ c.______________________Plan of Union i.council made up of delegates from each colony ii.leader of council appointed by the British king iii.would manage relations with the Native Americans iv.acted for all colonies v.had power to raise and equip an __________________ and ___________________ vi.would be able to levy (raise) ______________to pay for itself d.Plan was sent to all colonies and none approved it i.each colony wanted control of its own _____________and _____________________ defense Benjamin Franklin Albany army navy taxes military seven

C.Continued Battles 1.In 1755, an army of about ____________British soldiers and _____________colonial troops set out to capture Fort Duquesne. a.Led by General Edward Braddock with George Washington as his aide. b.Used European Battle tactics i.soldiers line up in neat rows and fought in open fields ii.Washington warned that this style would not work iii.Braddock insisted c.July 9, 1755 British were ambushed i.French were hidden in the wood and trees ii.British soldiers panicked iii.______________soldiers were killed, including Braddock who was wounded. 2.France and Great Britain declared war in ,000 2,