1. French & Indian War
1754–1763
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2. Who fought and why? France and England
They fought for control of the Ohio River Valley and other territories in North America
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3. How did Benjamin Franklin try to help?
He created the Albany Plan of the Union, which was his attempt to unite the colonies under one central government.
What message was he trying to get
across to the Colonies with this drawing?
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4. Effects of the French & Indian War
Treaty of Paris of France lost claims to land in North America and made Britain more powerful.
The war put England in debt. Because they believed they were helping the colonies against Indian and French attacks, they made the Colonies responsible for paying for the war debt through taxes.
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