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The French & Indian War: The War for Empire in North America, 1754-1763

Explore the significant events and impacts of the French & Indian War, also known as the Seven Years' War in America. Discover the conflicts in Nova Scotia, the frontier between New France and New York, and the upper Ohio River. Learn about key figures like George Washington and Ben Franklin, and understand the military tactics, organization, and discipline during this war. Find out the effects of the war on Britain and the American colonials, leading to the Imperial Crisis.

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The French & Indian War: The War for Empire in North America, 1754-1763

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  1. The French & Indian War

  2. North America in 1750

  3. The War for Empire in North America, 1754–1763 The Seven Years’ War in America (also known as the French and Indian War) was fought in three principal areas: Nova Scotia and what was then Acadia, the frontier between New France and New York, and the upper Ohio River—gateway to the Old Northwest.

  4. 1754  The First Clash The Ohio Valley British French Fort Necessity Fort Duquesne* George Washington * Delaware & Shawnee Indians

  5. 1754  Albany Plan of Union Ben Franklin  representatives from New England, NY, MD, PA • Albany Congress failed; Iroquois broke off relations with Britain & threatened to trade with the French.

  6. 1755  Br. Decides to Eliminate Fr. Presence in No. Amer. Gen. Edward Braddock  evict the French from the OH Valley & Canada (Newfoundland & Nova Scotia) • Attacks OH Valley, Mohawk Valley, & Acadia. • Defeated 10 mi. from Ft. Duquesne by 1,500 French and Indian forces.

  7. 1756  War Is Formally Declared! Lord Loudoun Marquis de Montcalm Native American tribes exploited both sides!

  8. British-American Colonial Tensions Begin Methods ofFighting: • Indian-style guerilla tactics. • March in formation or bayonet charge. MilitaryOrganization: • Col. militias served under own captains. • Br. officers wanted to take charge of colonials. MilitaryDiscipline: • No mil. deference or protocols observed. • Drills & tough discipline. Finances: • Resistance to rising taxes. • Colonists should pay for their own defense. Demeanor: • Casual, non-professionals. • Prima Donna Br. officers with servants & tea settings.

  9. 1757  William Pitt Becomes Foreign Minister • He understood colonial concerns. • He offered them a compromise: - col. loyalty & mil. cooperation-->Br. would reimburse col. assemblies for their costs. -Lord Loudoun would be removed. RESULTS? Colonial morale increased by 1758.

  10. 1758-1761  The Tide Turns for England * By 1761, Sp. has become an ally of Fr.

  11. 1763  Treaty of Paris France --> lost her Canadian possessions, most of her empire in India, and claims to lands east of the Mississippi River. Spain -->got all French lands west of the Mississippi River, New Orleans, but lost Florida to England. England -->got all French lands in Canada, exclusive rights to Caribbean slave trade, and commercial dominance in India.

  12. North America in 1763

  13. Before & After

  14. Effects of the War on Britain? 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 amajor reorganization of her American Empire was necessary!

  15. Effects of the War on the American Colonials • It united them against a common enemy for the first time. • It created a socializing experience for all the colonials who participated. • It created bitter feelings towards the British that would only intensify. • Emerged with increased confidence in their military strength. • Strengthened sense of identity; spirit of nationalism (“American”)

  16. tHE iMPERIALcRISIS

  17. Colonial Press: Colonial Reaction • Peter Zenger Trial (1735) • Indicted for seditious libel • Case provided precedent for future freedom of the press • Lack of support from crown • Before the Zenger case few editors dared to challenge the government.

  18. George Grenville’s Program, 1763-1765 1. Sugar Act - 1764 2. Currency Act - 1764 3. Quartering Act - 1765 4. Stamp Act - 1765 “No Taxation Without Representation” James Otis Jr.

  19. Theories of Representation Q->What was the extent of Parliament’s authority over the colonies?? OR Limited? Absolute? Q->How could the colonies give or withhold consent for parliamentary legislation when they did not have representation in that body?? Virtual vs. Actual Representation Internal v. External Taxation

  20. Stamp Act Crisis VA Stamp Act Resolves Loyal Nine- 1765 Sons of Liberty– began in NYC:Samuel Adams Stamp Act Congress– 1765 *Stamp Act Repealed Declaratory Act– 1766

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