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1 Squad UP!!!!! The French and Indian War 1 st World War : England vs. the French Now in control of a huge empire around the world They fought on four continents and had a huge bill to pay Their goals after the war Repay all their debts Keep other wars from breaking out Independence Calls The Road to Revolution - Since 1802

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3 Ben Franklin  representatives from New England, NY, MD, PA A Albany Congress  failed Iroquois broke off relations with Britain & threatened to trade with the French. 1754  Albany Plan of Union Big Idea First time most of the colonies got together in one place!

4 What do you think is the meaning of this cartoon? What might the abbreviations represent? What are people supposed to join?

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8 GW makes a name for himself!

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12 Before After

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

14 1. It united them against a common enemy for the first time. 2. It created a socializing experience for all the colonials who participated. 3. It created bitter feelings towards the British that would only intensify. Effects of the War on the American Colonials

15 1763  Pontiac’s Rebellion Fort Detroit British “gifts” of smallpox-infected blankets from Fort Pitt. The Aftermath: Tensions

16 British  Proclamation Line of 1763. BACKLASH!BACKLASH!

17 I.The situation after the French and Indian War (continued) B.Americans after the French and Indian War 1.William Pitt had made us two promises that are going to affect our relationship with the Britain a)He said that Americans and British would be equal b)He said that the British would take care of the expenses of the war “From this point forward, ranks between British officers and their American counterparts will be equal.” “The king is pleased to furnish American troops with weapons, ammunition, and tents. Supplies will be provided by the British Treasury. The king will command Parliament to repay expenses to the colonial governments.”

18 II.The Proclamation of 1763 A.Explanation 1.A proclamation from British King George to keep American settlers from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains B.British perspective 1.When settlers move west, they create conflicts with the Indians 2.We can’t afford to pay to fight more Indian wars right now

19 II.Proclamation of 1763 (continued) C.American perspective 1.Many Americans who fought in the war weren’t paid in gold, they were paid in land. To get that, they have to move west. 2.We helped fight against the Indians. Why are the British protecting the Indians now? D.What Americans do 1.Since the Proclamation is so hard to enforce, we keep moving west anyway

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