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The French & Indian War 1754 to 1763. French & British Territories Do you see a possibility for problems between the British and the French?

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1 The French & Indian War 1754 to 1763

2 French & British Territories Do you see a possibility for problems between the British and the French?

3 Who were the opponents? -France -Native Americans -France -Most Native Americans -Britain -13 Colonies -Iroquois Confederacy

4 What caused the war? Britain & France had been enemies for centuries Both wanted power and wealth Rivalry between Britain & France France wanted to keep their valuable fur trade Britain wanted the fertile farmland Ohio River Valley

5 The war in brief Early years In the beginning, the colonists fought without much help from Britain. Britain declared war on France in 1756. France won most of the early battles. Later years When William Pitt took over as British Prime Minister, Britain began to win the war.

6 Important People & Events The Albany Plan of Union Ben Franklin’s plan to unite the colonies against the French. His plan was rejected; the colonies did not want to give up their power to a central government.

7 Lost first battle and was captured by the French.Lost first battle and was captured by the French. He still became a hero to the colonists.He still became a hero to the colonists. George Washington Important People & Events

8 Ends the war.Ends the war. France gives up control of North America.France gives up control of North America. Important People & Events Treaty of Paris (1763)

9 Effects To stop further fighting with Native Americans, Britain prevents colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.To stop further fighting with Native Americans, Britain prevents colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains. 1. Proclamation of 1763

10 Britain owed a lot of money for the war.Britain owed a lot of money for the war. This will lead to trouble when Britain taxes the colonies to pay off the debts.This will lead to trouble when Britain taxes the colonies to pay off the debts. Effects 2. War debt

11 Another important effect… 3. G.W. learned how to fight using guerilla warfare like the Native Americans. Guerilla warfare means using sneak attacks and ambushes.Guerilla warfare means using sneak attacks and ambushes. gorilla

12 Who were the 13 colonies allied with? 1.France 2.Native Americans 3.Britain 4.North America 0 of 22

13 Why did Britain want the Ohio Valley? 0 of 22 1.For the fur trade 2.For farmland 3.For gold 4.For breakfast

14 Who won most of the early battles? 0 of 22 1.Britain 2.France 3.Squanto 4.William Pitt

15 The Albany Plan of Union failed. 0 of 22 1.True 2.False

16 Why did the Albany Plan of Union fail? 0 of 22 1.The colonists were afraid of snakes. 2.Colonies didn’t want to give up power. 3.The French were too strong. 4.Because Albany is too far away.

17 Why did G.W. become a hero? 0 of 22 1.Because he never told a lie. 2.Because he beat the French. 3.Because he struck the first blow. 4.Because he invented the cheeseburger.

18 What treaty ended the French & Indian War? 0 of 22 1.Treaty of London 2.Treaty of Newburgh 3.Treaty of Paris 4.Treaty of Albany

19 Which of the following is/are effects of the French & Indian War? 0 of 22 1.British war debts 2.G.W. learned how to fight 3.The Proclamation of 1763 4.All of the above

20 Why did British war debts cause a problem? 0 of 22 1.Because Britain wanted to tax the colonies. 2.Because France had no money. 3.Because Britain had to sell the colonies. 4.Because imported goods cost more.

21 According to the Proclamation of 1763, colonists could not: 0 of 22 1.Move past the Mississippi River 2.Move past the Appalachian Mountains 3.Bust a move 4.Move to Paris

22 Fastest Responders (in seconds) 1.52ARIELLE CUTRONEO 2.45SAMANTHA GOSDA 2.47ANNA YONNONE 2.48SARAH COLURCIELLO 2.89LAURA WURSTER

23 Scoreboard 100ARIELLE CUTRONEO90SARAH ZOUTIS 100ARIEL WILLIAMS80MIKAYLA LAKE 100ELISE CHASTEEN80MARIAH JACOBS 100RILEY DEATON80SAMANTHA GOSDA 100LAURA WURSTER80JOSEPH REYES 100BRISA POSADA80TONI-LYNN DILORENZO 100NIAYA WALKER- MOFFETT 80SARAH COLURCIELLO 90ZOE GAYNOR70DANIELLE EGLE 90ANNA YONNONE40TRINITY BARBER- FRASER 90KYLE TAGGART30SAMANTHA ASCIONE


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