3. North America in 1750

4. 1756  War Is Formally Declared! The name French and Indian War refers to the war Britain fought against its two main enemies in North America: 1. The French 2. And the Native Americans allied with the French

5. As part of the British Empire, the Colonists were expected to fight along side the British against the French and the Native Americans

6. British March in formation or bayonet charge. British officers wanted to take charge of colonials. Formal British officers with servants & tea settings. Drills & tough discipline. Colonists should pay for their own defense. Indian-style guerilla tactics. Col. militias served under own captains. No military deference or protocols observed. Resistance to rising taxes. Casual, non-professionals. Methods of Fighting: Military Organization: Military Discipline: Finances: Demeanor: British-American Colonial Tensions Colonials Using information in this table please answer question on notes sheet

7. Strained Relationships- potential answers Colonists grew increasingly angry about being forced to pay for Britain's war for empire Colonists resented being forcibly commissioned into the British Standing Army Colonists were increasingly concerned with the rising tensions with Native Americans on their Western Frontier Post War colonists expected to expand into regions west of the Appalachians mtns, this was forbidden by the British

8. 1763  Treaty of Paris Treaty of Paris- Officially ended the French and Indian War, Britain established it dominance in North America

9. Proclamation of 1763

10. Proclamation of 1763/ Treaty of Paris French losses major possession in North America Colonists are forbidden from Expanding West of the Proclamation line (Appalachian Mountains)

11. 1. 1. It increased her colonial empire in the Americas. 2. 2. It greatly enlarged England ’ s debt. 3. 3. Created contempt for the colonists Therefore, England felt that a major reorganization of her American Empire was necessary! Effects of the War on Britain?

12. 1. 1. United them against a common enemy 2. 2. Created a social experience 3. 3. Created bitter feelings towards the British Effects of the War on the American Colonials