1. French and Indian War “England and France compete in North America”

2. The “French and Indian War”, the colonial part of the “Seven Year War” that ravaged Europe from Bloodiest American War in the 1700’s (N. America)

3. Who fought: French/Indians (Iroquoians) vs
Who fought: French/Indians (Iroquoians) vs. British Purpose: To gain rights to Ohio River Valley. The country that controlled this area controlled the interior of North America.

4. Advantages of French Controlled interior of North America
Advantages of French Controlled interior of North America. Single Colonial Government Professional Soldiers Support of Natives (Iroquoians)

5. Disadvantages of French only a few thousand settlers forts and trading post hundreds of miles apart.

6. Advantages of British Greater Population Colonies easier to defend due to location along the coast. Colonies fighting to protect homes and land.

7. Disadvantages of British Colonies quarreled, not united
Disadvantages of British Colonies quarreled, not united Led to colonies being divided.

8. Effect on Colony: Brought colonist closer together
Effect on Colony: Brought colonist closer together Introduced a young 21 year old General to America: George Washington

9. Treaty of Paris: (1763) Official ends the war and divides territory of each Nation after the War.

10. Before the Treaty of Paris: France: Louisiana Territory east and west of Mississippi River. (b/w Rocky and Appalachian Mts.) England: 13 Colonies along Atlantic Coast. Spain: Florida and Mexico

11. After the Treaty of Paris: England: 13 Colonies, Florida & Louisiana Territory east of Mississippi River. France: no territory Spain: New Orleans, Mexico & Louisiana Territory west of Mississippi River.