1. (colonial conflict with Europe)
3.1 growing a divide
(colonial conflict with Europe)

2. French and Indian war
Competition between the British, French, and American Indians over economic advantages such as greater access to the Mississippi river and great lakes
The French and Indian war was also known as the seven years war
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3. Albany plan of union
Albany congress: 9 colonies meeting together to discuss defense and Indian affairs
The Albany plan was the first plan to create a unified government within the colonies
Plan was drafted by Benjamin franklin
Induvial colonies; rejected it, not enough independence
British rejected it, too much independence

4. Pontiac’s rebellion
Chief Pontiac, refused to surrender his land to the British
Led Indian alliance against whites in the Ohio river valley and great lakes

5. Paxton boys
group of men raided local tribes, placing tribes under protection of the government
Paxton boys marched to Philadelphia meeting colonial officials and Paxton leaders