1. French and Indian War

2. The War that Made America  Some call it the Seven Years’ War  The Native Americans would play a vital part within this war

3. Ambitions of three great empires  France, Great Britain, Iroquois League  Clashed in the back country of Pennsylvania  This war that was fought largely determined the future of N. American continent

4. France & Indian  France had superior organization and strategy  and Together with Indian allies  They dominated the first two years of the war

5. Britain & Colonial Allies  Britain made major financial commitment to the war  French suffered a humiliating defeat

6. Treaty of Paris  France surrendered Canada  All territorial claims east of the Mississippi River to Britain  Britain got control of Florida (Spain a French ally)

7. Result of Success  Britain believed control over N. American continent was firmly established  Felt they won right to territories west of the Appalachians  Colonists objected to this control of N. American holdings by British

8. More Results  Removed one great power from N. America  Did not end tensions over Pennsylvania backcountry  Did not guarantee Britain’s Control over continent  Tensions increased between Britain and Colonists

9. Britain Believed…  They had secured a glorious future  Vanquished the French  They conclusively established their claim to N. Am. Continent  Their new empire would unfold peacefully and profitably in the future

10. Colonists Believed…  The Colonists believed the defeat of the French they had secured their western Frontier, They had won

11. Native Americans Believed… Native Americans Believed…  They had secured their political and territorial independence through their service in the war.  They had won the right to control the interior or North America

12. French Wanted..  REVENGE  American claims independence they see their chance in 1776

13. French Recognized that…  This was NOT the end of the American Story  BUT  Only the BEGINNING!!!

14. The End