1. French Exploration of the Americas

2. French Motives The French came to America for the fur trade
France was the fashion capital of the world
The French were not interested in riches or land, they just wanted to be business partners with the Native Americas
Many Indians became allies with the French

3. French Exploration of the Americas
The French explored areas rich in animal pelts since they were here to further their fur trade
They settled in present day Louisiana, the Great Lakes, and Canada

5. European Settlement & Indian Tribes, 1750

6. The Seven Years War
In 1754, the British and the French began the Seven Years War to determine who would rule in North America
The French and Indian War was part of this longer war and actually took place on the North American continent

8. The French and Indian War
The French formed military alliances with many Native American tribes, due to their friendly trade relations
They utilized guerilla-type warfare
After nine years of fighting, the British won all land east of the Mississippi River

10. Effects of the War
The French loss was also considered a Native American loss
Many tribes were punished for siding with the French
Ottawa chief, Pontiac, was given small pox infected blankets by the British for having captured eight British forts during the war