1. The French and Indian War

2. Causes: European Rivalries
France, England, & Spain were constantly fighting
Each country tried to control as much land and trade as possible

3. Causes: Mercantilism Mercantilism + more trade + more gold
more land
+ more trade
+ more gold
= more wealth
& more power
Mercantilism

4. Causes: Ohio River Valley
1. English want to expand West there 2. French already have a fort there

5. The War When: 1754-1763 Who: French/Indian Vs. British/Colonists
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When:
Who: French/Indian Vs. British/Colonists
Important event: Albany Plan of Union
Important Figure: George Washington

6. What is the big idea behind this political cartoon
What is the big idea behind this political cartoon? Who is it talking to? What is the goal?
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7. Albany Plan of Union
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- Ben. Franklin published this cartoon in 1754 urging colonies to unite for defense.
- 7 Colonies sent representatives to Albany, NY to devise a common government
Failure
First time colonies met w/o crown
Join, or Die (1754), Benjamin Franklin

8. The Treaty of Paris Ends the French & Indian War and 7 years war
France gave Canada and its lands east of the Mississippi River to Great Britain.
France gave its lands west of the Mississippi River (including Louisiana Territory) to Spain.
France kept four Caribbean islands.
Spain gave Florida to Great Britain.

9. North America: Before and After
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European Claims in North America, 1754 and 1763
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10. Effects of the F & I War Colonies Unite Native American Resistance
Proclamation of 1763
British Raise Taxes to pay for war

11. Proclamation of 1763
colonists could NOT live west of the Appalachian mountains:
to separate the colonists from the Indians
to prevent future wars and expense
Impact: angered many colonists.

12. American colonists forbidden to cross Appalachian Mountains.

13. The Big Idea
So What?

14. Review - the 5 Ws Who was involved? What was it? Where did it happen?
When did it happen?
Why did it happen? Why is it important?