1. French & Indian War vs the British

2. Gen Edward Braddock Br. Thought the Fr. were going to take control of the continent At 1 st – the colonist fought w/o the help of Britain 1754 – British Gov’t decides to send Gen Edward Braddock to drive Fr out of ORV 1755 – Braddock & 1,400 red coats & some blue coated militia march to Ft Duquesne

3. Gen Edward Braddock GW is Braddock’s aide GW tells Braddock to NOT march in rows & columns Nat Am & Fr ambush Braddock Braddock is killed GW takes troops back to VA

4. 7 Years War New war in Europe Br (& Prussia) declares war on Fr. Prussia fights Fr Br fights FR in Caribbean & N America

5. William Pitt Pitt – Sec of state – Prime Minister Oversaw the war from Br. He decides Br would pay for supplies needed in the war After war – tells colonist THEY have to pay with taxes to pay for Fr & Indian war. William Pitt not to be confused with Brad!

6. Treaty of Paris 1763 Ends the French & Indian vs British War Ends France as a major power in N America

7. Proclamation of 1763 KG III declares the Appalachian Mountains the temporary western boundary for the colonies Creates tension between Britain and Colonists