1. Revolutions and War
Chapter 21 Lessons 3-4

2. The Seven Years’ War (1756-1763)
Charles VI of Austria died and had no male heir
Maria Theresa succeeded him
King Frederick II of Prussia invaded Austrian Silesia
France allied itself with Prussia
Great Britain allied with Austria
Three areas of fighting
Europe (Silesia)
Asia (Madras/Chennai)
North America (Fort Louisburg)

5. French and Indian War French colonies v. British colonies
French controlled Canada and Louisiana
Fur, leather, fish, timber
Louisburg and Ohio River Valley
Treaty of Paris – French gave Canada and all lands East of Mississippi to Britain
Spain (Ally of France) was forced to give Florida to Britain

6. Britain and the American Rev.
Queen Anne (Last Stewart Queen) died without an heir
George Hanover from Germany became the next English King
In theory British Board of Trade, Royal Council and Parliament controlled the colonies
Colonies had legislatures that acted differently
Growing war costs from the Seven Years’ War (French and Indian War)

7. Britain and the American Rev.
Stamp Act
Repealed in 1766
1774 First Continental Congress in Philadelphia
1775 – Lexington and Concord
George Washington (British Colonel in F&I War)
Federal System – Nation and State government shared powers
10 amendments – Bill of Rights