1. Consequences of the French and Indian War

2. The Ohio River Valley Why was this land valuable? Good for: Farming
Hunting/Furs

3. British Settlements Why were the settlements small before the war?
They were afraid of Indian attacks
What does the size of the English settlements tell you about their perception of Indians?

4. British Settlements Colonists are victorious…
What happens to the settlements after the war?
The settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains in greater numbers

5. Beliefs of the British Colonists
They were entitled to the land that they had gained from France
They wanted to settle the land by building permanent settlements.
What is a permanent settlement?

6. Beliefs of Indian Leaders
The French signed the Treaty of Paris…Not the Indians
They should give up land because they had not yet given up.

7. Chief Pontiac Ottawa Indian Chief
Organized and led the Indian forces against the British
Wanted to rid Indians of Europeans and European beliefs

8. Pontiac’s Rebellion
1763- Indians attack the British frontier- Attack Forts and Homes
Indians enjoy success-Capture 7 Forts in 1 month
Failed to take Detroit- The trading center of the Mid West

9. Pontiac’s Rebellion Pontiac goes after Fort Pitt…But Fails
Battle of Bushy Run occurs during the attempt
Pontiac surrenders in Indians tired and want to go home

10. Proclamation of 1763 Issued by King George III
Banned the British from moving West of the Appalachian Mountains
Ordered settlers already there to return East
Can’t enforce the Proclamation- The people ignored