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Bell Work Create a thesis statement/introduction for the following prompt. Evaluate the role of George Washington in the start of the French and Indian War. Remember, you are being graded on effort…
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The Duel for North America
Part 1, Section 6
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The Clash of Empires
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First “Contests” King William’s War Queen Mary’s War
Colonists and natives against couriers de bois The War of Jerkin’s Ear King George’s War France + Spain vs. English + colonists
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French and Indian War France, Spain, many Native Americans
Britain and Iriquois
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Role of Washington?
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William Pitt Concentrate on Quebec and Montreal – 1757
Young, energetic leaders Started at Louisburg, Quebec (59), Montreal (60) Peace treaty 1763 Spain and England France had Caribbean Swap of Florida for Cuba
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Why were the British successful?
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British - Aftermath Territorial Expansion Debt Soldiers’ presence
Rowdiness of colonists
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Americans- In the Aftermath
Ego stoked Shattered myth of invincibility Friction rising Unity found in militia
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Indians’ Losses Land Allies Pitting Europeans against each other
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Pontiac's Rebellion Infected Blankets Maintain troops in frontier
Who foots the bill?
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Proclamation of 1763 Prohibits westward settlement Frustration
Sort out Indian problem Frustration Moved anyway
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Wrap Up What shift is most influential in inciting a revolution in the U.S. after the French and Indian War? Why? Share ideas, defend you answer!
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Wrap Up How did the French and Indian War cause the relationship between Britain and its colonies to change?
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