The French and Indian War
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The French and Indian War was fought from 1754 to 1763 between Great Britain and France over control of territory in North America. Great Britain allied with American colonists and the Iroquois nation, while France allied with Native American groups like the Huron and Algonquin. France controlled forts and settlements in Canada and along the Ohio Valley, blocking British expansion, while Britain had more settlers along the coast. The tide turned when William Pitt became British prime minister in 1757 and increased funding and troop levels, capturing Montreal in 1760. The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ended the war, ceding French North American lands to Britain.
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Unlike the English and Spanish, the French did not attempt to permanently settle in North America until the 17th century, putting them at a disadvantage. Due to low interest, the only French presence from 1500-1600 were temporary fishing and trading posts. With no government support, French traders had to ally closely with local tribes like the Montagnais, Algonquin, and Huron, and go to war with the Iroquois. The rising fur trade assisted Jesuit missionaries, who were more willing than other orders to learn native languages and cultures. In the late 1600s and 1700s, the French began establishing permanent colonies in Canada and Louisiana to contain English expansion, but many colonists and African slaves died fromThe French and Indian War
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The document provides background on the French and Indian War between Britain and France over land in North America. It describes how Native American tribes had to choose whether to ally with the British or French. The British strategy was to invade Canada and take Quebec, while the French sought to defend Quebec and encourage Indian attacks on American colonists. The war resulted in British victory and control of most French territory in North America per the Treaty of Paris in 1763.9 mcmh colonization of america
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Early colonization of America began around 1000 AD when Vikings arrived in Massachusetts. Over subsequent centuries, various European powers established colonies across North America, including Spain founding colonies in Florida, New Mexico, California and Texas. England also established colonies, with the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown in 1607. By the late 1600s, there were 13 English colonies along the eastern coast of North America which developed diverse economies and ways of life depending on their location and climate. Tensions later arose between the English and French colonies in North America, culminating in the French and Indian War from 1754-1763, in which Britain defeated France and gained control over most of France's North American territories.The french and indian war regular
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The document discusses the causes and events of the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War), which began as a territorial dispute between Britain and France over land in the Ohio River Valley and led to wider conflict. It notes that the growing colonial populations needed more land, and geography played a role in the conflict. Key events discussed include the building of French and British forts in the disputed territory, the Albany Plan of Union which was rejected, and General Braddock's defeat at Fort Necessity. The war ended in 1763 with the Treaty of Paris, which gave Britain control over French lands east of the Mississippi River.Ch. 5 sec. 1 power point
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1) The French and Indian War began in 1754 between Britain and France over land in North America, including the Ohio River Valley.
2) A young George Washington led British forces but was defeated by the French at Fort Necessity in 1754. However, the tide turned when William Pitt became Britain's new leader in 1757.
3) In 1759, British General Wolfe defeated the French General Montcalm and captured Quebec, effectively ending French control in North America. The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ceded French territories to Britain.apush period 3American revolution
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This document provides background information on the events leading up to the American Revolution. It discusses the French and Indian War and its aftermath, including the Proclamation of 1763 which prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. It then covers the various Acts passed by the British Parliament that angered the colonists, such as the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, and Intolerable Acts, which imposed taxes and other restrictions on the colonies and limited their autonomy. The document also describes key events that increased tensions, like the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, demonstrating the growing conflict between the colonies and Britain that ultimately led to the American Revolution.Theme 4 the french in north american
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The French attempted to establish colonies in North America to trade furs with Native Americans. They set up settlements along the St. Lawrence River in the 1540s but faced hardship from the climate. Over time they were able to establish a fur trade network. As European goods were introduced to Native tribes, their traditional ways of life began to change dramatically. Conflict increased as tribes competed for resources and allegiance with the French and other colonizers.French Indian war 17 18
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- 1. The French and Indian War 1754-1763
- 2. The Players – Who? • Great Britain – Allies with the American colonists (which were British colonies) – Iroquois nation • France – Allies with Huron, Algonquin, and Spain
- 3. Why did they fight? • Rivalry and conflict between France and Great Britain over ………….
- 4. Where? • France had forts, settlements, and 100,000 settlers in Canada and along Ohio Valley • French forts meant that English colonists could not move westward
- 6. Good for the French!! • Had better relations with Native American tribes • New France had a single colonial government • They controlled the interior
- 7. Good for the British!! • They had more people living in their colonies • Colonists were more attached to the land, they were more permanent settlers • Easier to defend their land, because it was the coast
- 8. Turning Point • French were winning,….until • William Pitt becomes new British prime minister, he sends more troops and $$$$$, gets the Iroquois on the British side • Montreal falls in 1760, the last major French stronghold in N.America
- 9. William Pitt
- 10. So What? Results? • Treaty of Paris – 1763 – British get Canada and all French lands east of Mississippi River; and Florida too!, from Spain – France gives Spain New Orleans and land west of the Mississippi River • Clearly,…the big loser is…… • France