1. The French and Indian war To what extent did tensions increase between the British and the Colonists as a result of the French and Indian war? Activity: Document Analysis work sheet. What information can we learn about the French and Indian war that would help us understand the rise of the American revolution?

2. The French never saw the colonies as homes, but just business ventures.

3. The war was the product of a clash between the French and English over colonial territory and wealth and local rivalries between British and French colonists.

4. Why did war break out between the French and the Colonist? The French forts existed on land that was granted to wealth Virginia farmers George Washington, was sent into the Ohio River Valley and came across Fort Duquesne, Shots were fired. The French retaliated at Fort Necessity

5. How did the Colonists attempt to help the war effort? Why was this a failure? the Americans were not unified, but would attempt to become in 1754, at an intercolonial congress held in Albany, New York. the Albany plan failed because it compromised too much. This poster was printed in the Pennsylvania Gazette before the Meeting in Alban. It was to boaster the idea of colonial unity?

6. Early on in the war, The British led by General Braddock took inexperienced soldiers Up against a strong French and Indian resistance and were destroyed.

7. Why did the Tied turn for the British? 1757, the British changed stratagies by attacking the French West Indies. The French moved to support their holdings, The British attack through Quebec and The Battle of Quebec would be the turning point of the war

8. Economic or ideological How did the impact of the French and Indian war or the economic instability, lead to tensions within the colonies? Do Now: How is a country affected by War? HW- Due tomorrow!!!!

9. How did the treaty of paris change the political landscape of North America? Treaty of Paris The Treaty of Paris The war would officially end in 1763, with the signing of the treaty of Paris: –Britain would gain all of North America east of the Mississippi and Canada,

10. How did the War effect the colonies and the colonists? Confidence myth of British invincibility shattered friction between British officers and colonial troops The British refused to recognize any American officers above the rank of captain. Americans believed that they were equals with the Redcoats Navigation acts The beginning of colonial unity

11. Economic status Use the following documents to understand why the economic instability with in the colonies lead to greater tensions with the British? –Team up, Read the documents to your self and discuss the resoponses. –You will be graded individual as you response to the class discussion.

12. Summary Do you think that economic or ideological issues are going to create more tension with the Britsh?