The Seven Years War A Study of The “First World War”

French Colonization 1.France claimed colonies in the interior of North America (New France, the Great Lakes, and the Ohio River Valley) and in the Caribbean. 2.France secured alliances with the Huron Tribes, and vowed to help them fight against the Iroquois, an ally of the British.

Tensions Escalate 1.Both the French and the British seek trade with Native Tribes and work to expand the fur trade. 2.Both the French and the British arm their Native American allies with weapons. 3.British colonists move into the Ohio River Valley, claimed by France. 4.The French build forts in the Ohio River Valley to keep the British out.

King William’s War From three wars raged across Europe and the world 1.King William’s War ( ): The French invade NY, while the British invade and attack Port Royal, Nova Scotia. Both areas are returned in the Peace of Rijswijk (1697)

Queen Anne’s War Fought from Known as the War of Spanish Succession Fighting spread from South Carolina and St. Augustine, FL to Cuba. Settled in Treaty of Utrecht (1713) England wins Nova Scotia from France, and Gibraltar, and Minorca from Spain.

King George’s War France and Spain allied against England in what is called the War of Austrian Succession. ( ) New Englanders attack and capture Louisbourg, which is at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, the main supply line for Montreal and Quebec. In the end, Louisbourg is returned to France.

George Washington As British colonists moved into the Ohio River Valley, France began building forts to prevent further expansion. (Ft. Duquesne) In 1754 the Governor of Virginia, Robert Dinwiddie, commissioned Maj. George Washington to deliver a message to the French stating that England would begin building their own forts.

The Spark Maj. Washington approaches Ft. Duquesne, to inform the French of British intensions. French and British forces encounter each other in an armed fight, and Washington and his men kill the French Ambassador. Fleeing to Fort Necessity, Washington is forced to surrender to the French, expanding the war to North America.

Taking Sides France, Spain, Austria & Russia England and Prussia vs. Fighting took place from the West Indies, North America, Europe, and Asia. Do to a lack of resources; (population and supplies) France cannot defend North America.

The Albany Plan Created by Benjamin Franklin, the Albany Plan of Union meant to unite the colonies in fighting the French. Would allow the colonies: 1.To raise their own taxes 2.Raise their own armies 3.Build forts 4.Wage war on the French 5.Build settlements/towns 6.Treaties with Native tribes.

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Early in the War British lose General Braddock in fight outside Ft. Duquesne British launch full attack by invading Canada in British expel Acadians to Louisiana where they become Cajuns.

William Pitt The “Great Commoner.” Focused British energy on conquering 1. Louisburg 2. Montreal 3. Quebec

The Battles 1.Fort Duquesne (1758) 2.Crown Point & Fort Ticonderoga (1759) 3.Quebec (1759) British General Wolfe, and French General, Montcalm are both killed. 4. Montreal (1760)

The Treaty of Paris 1763 Signed in Paris in Britain defeats France 2.Britain wins control of all of North America east of the Mississippi River. 3.Spain gains New Orleans, and land west of the Mississippi River 4.France gains sugar plantations in West Indies. 5.Britain wins colonization rights in India. 6.French are bitter about loss, want revenge.

North America, 1763