1. French and Indian War 1756-1763

2. Review  Name one thing unique to EACH of the three colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern).  What was the Great Awakening?  Name one thing unique to EACH of the three colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern).  What was the Great Awakening?

3. Origins of War  Both the French and the English viewed the Ohio River Valley as valuable. Virginians built a fort in present day Pittsburgh. The French, considering this area their territory, drove them off. These events contributed to the start of the French and Indian War.  The rivalry in North America between Britain and France led to the French and Indian War.  The French and “Indians” (native Americans) were allies, not enemies. The two fought together against the British.  Both the French and the English viewed the Ohio River Valley as valuable. Virginians built a fort in present day Pittsburgh. The French, considering this area their territory, drove them off. These events contributed to the start of the French and Indian War.  The rivalry in North America between Britain and France led to the French and Indian War.  The French and “Indians” (native Americans) were allies, not enemies. The two fought together against the British.

4. Ohio River Valley

5. Does Ben Franklin Want War?

6. A Young George with Big Responsibility

7. The War Keeps Going with Mr. Pontiac  Pontiac was an Ottawa leader who became famous for his role in Pontiac's Rebellion (1763–1766), an American Indian struggle against the British military occupation of the Great Lakes region following the British victory in the French and Indian War.  In May 1763, Pontiac and 300 followers attempted to take Fort Detroit by surprise. His plan foiled, Pontiac laid siege to the fort, and was eventually joined by more than 900 warriors from a half-dozen tribes. Meanwhile, messengers spread the word of Pontiac's actions, and the war expanded far beyond Detroit.  In July 1766, Pontiac made peace with British Superintendent of Indian Affairs Sir William Johnson. The attention which the British paid to Pontiac created resentment among other Indian leaders, particularly because Pontiac claimed far greater authority than he actually possessed.  Pontiac was a symbol of native resistance to white influence.  Pontiac was an Ottawa leader who became famous for his role in Pontiac's Rebellion (1763–1766), an American Indian struggle against the British military occupation of the Great Lakes region following the British victory in the French and Indian War.  In May 1763, Pontiac and 300 followers attempted to take Fort Detroit by surprise. His plan foiled, Pontiac laid siege to the fort, and was eventually joined by more than 900 warriors from a half-dozen tribes. Meanwhile, messengers spread the word of Pontiac's actions, and the war expanded far beyond Detroit.  In July 1766, Pontiac made peace with British Superintendent of Indian Affairs Sir William Johnson. The attention which the British paid to Pontiac created resentment among other Indian leaders, particularly because Pontiac claimed far greater authority than he actually possessed.  Pontiac was a symbol of native resistance to white influence.

8. Results of the War  In 1763, the Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War. It granted Canada and all French holdings east of the Mississippi River except New Orleans to the British. Britain also acquired Florida from Spain.  As a result of losing the war, the French were driven out of Canada. The French lost their territories west of the Appalachian Mountains.  In 1763, the Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War. It granted Canada and all French holdings east of the Mississippi River except New Orleans to the British. Britain also acquired Florida from Spain.  As a result of losing the war, the French were driven out of Canada. The French lost their territories west of the Appalachian Mountains.

9. Results of the War  After the war, the British issued the Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, a region that was very costly for the British to protect.  Colonists were angered by the Proclamation and largely ignored it.  Who was right? Why?  What are some rules you have to abide by in your life?  What happens if you break those rules?  After the war, the British issued the Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, a region that was very costly for the British to protect.  Colonists were angered by the Proclamation and largely ignored it.  Who was right? Why?  What are some rules you have to abide by in your life?  What happens if you break those rules?

10. North America Before and After the War

11. Results of the War  To help cover the costs of the French and Indian War, the British imposed taxes on the colonists. For example, the Stamp Act, imposed in 1765, was a tax on legal documents. It required all the colonists to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used: legal documents, ship’s papers, licenses, newspapers and other publications, and even playing cards were taxed.

12. British-imposed Acts  Quartering Act of 1765 forced American colonists to provide the British soldiers with any needed accommodations or housing. It also required colonists to provide food for any British soldiers in the area.  Townshend Acts of 1767 taxed glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea.  Tea Act of 1773 forced colonists to buy only tea sold by the British.  Intolerable Acts of 1774 (1) closed the Boston port until colonists paid for destroyed tea in the Boston Tea Party, (2) took all colonial power away from Massachusetts (putting it under direct British control), (3) allowed colonists to be tried legally in Great Britain, and (4) made the previous Quartering Act of 1765 more strict, allowing for soldiers to be quartered in almost any building.  How would you react? How could you get around these acts?  Quartering Act of 1765 forced American colonists to provide the British soldiers with any needed accommodations or housing. It also required colonists to provide food for any British soldiers in the area.  Townshend Acts of 1767 taxed glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea.  Tea Act of 1773 forced colonists to buy only tea sold by the British.  Intolerable Acts of 1774 (1) closed the Boston port until colonists paid for destroyed tea in the Boston Tea Party, (2) took all colonial power away from Massachusetts (putting it under direct British control), (3) allowed colonists to be tried legally in Great Britain, and (4) made the previous Quartering Act of 1765 more strict, allowing for soldiers to be quartered in almost any building.  How would you react? How could you get around these acts?

13. Boston Massacre of 1770  The Boston Massacre was a skirmish between the British and colonists in which British troops fired on anti-British demonstrators and five colonists were killed.  Was the Boston Massacre exaggerated to gain support for rebellion?  Was the Boston Massacre justifiable?  Why would you want taxation without representation?  The Boston Massacre was a skirmish between the British and colonists in which British troops fired on anti-British demonstrators and five colonists were killed.  Was the Boston Massacre exaggerated to gain support for rebellion?  Was the Boston Massacre justifiable?  Why would you want taxation without representation?