1. (1756-1763) THE GREAT WAR FOR EMPIRE
French and Indian War
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THE GREAT WAR FOR EMPIRE

2. Was 1763 a “turning point” in British-colonial relationships?

3. Who owns most of the territory in
North America?
What does the French control that the
British may want access to?

4. French (1756) War is Declared!
French and Indian War refers to the war Britain fought against its two enemies in North America:
French

5. As part of the British empire, the Colonists were expected to fight alongside the British against the French and Native Americans.

6. Strained Relationships
Colonists grew angry about having to pay for Britain’s war for empire.
Colonists resented being forced into Britain’s standing army.
Colonists were concerned with the rising tensions with Native Americans.

7. Treaty of Paris (1763) Officially ended the French and Indian War
Britain established dominance in North America

8. Proclamation of 1763 France loses major possession in North America
Colonists are forbidden from expanding west of the Proclamation Line (Appalachian Mountains)

9. Treaty of Paris

10. Effects of the War on Britain
Increased her colonial empire in the Americas
Greatly enlarged England’s debt
Created contempt for the colonists
England felt that a major reorganization of her American empire was necessary

11. Effects of the War on Colonists
United them against a common enemy
Created a social experience
Created bitter feelings towards the British

12. Was 1763 a “turning point” in British-colonial relationships?