1. The French and Indian War

2. Fought between… Britain and British colonists against
the French and Indians
It lasted from 1754 to 1763

3. Short Term Causes 1754 French build Fort Duquesne
on an area claimed by
Virginia planters…
Ohio River Valley

4. Long Term Causes Growing conflict between French traders and
British colonial settlers

5. Long Term Causes British colonists desire to expand west.
Mercantilism – the belief that trade is beneficial.

6. The Attack at Fort Necessity
Leader: 22 year old Virginian
– George Washington
Action: - GW attacks French
The French retaliate
Outcome: GW is forced to surrender because of heavy loses

8. The British Defeat at Fort Duquesne
Leader: British General assisted by Washington
Action: - British return to attack Fort Duquesne
British are ambushed and flee
GW rallies his troops and keeps fighting
Outcome: GW is a hero and the British lose status in colonists eyes

9. Outcomes of the War British eventually win and
claim ALL of North America
east of the Mississippi

10. Outcomes of the War
Native Americans lose land and have a hard time negotiating with British

11. Outcomes of the War Salutary Neglect is over
Britain now has all their attention directed at their North American Colonies