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The French & Indian War

The French & Indian War. The Duel for North America (1608-1763). Year of Warfare. King William’s War (1689-1697) Queen Anne’s War (1702-1713) War of Jenkins’ Ear (1739-1742) King George’s War (1744-1748) French & Indian War (1754-1763). North America – 1750. Outbreak of War.

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The French & Indian War

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  1. The French & Indian War The Duel for North America (1608-1763)

  2. Year of Warfare • King William’s War (1689-1697) • Queen Anne’s War (1702-1713) • War of Jenkins’ Ear (1739-1742) • King George’s War (1744-1748) • French & Indian War (1754-1763)

  3. North America – 1750

  4. Outbreak of War • Began in the Ohio Valley in May 1754. • Lt. Colonel George Washington sent to prevent the French from putting the finishing touches on Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh). • Forced to retreat & surrender on July 4, 1754

  5. The Albany Congress • The British called a meeting in Albany, NY in order to devise a defensive plan. • Led by Benjamin Franklin

  6. The Albany Congress • Constructed the Albany Plan of Union calling for a united defense against European & Native enemies. • Rejected by the colonies as too restrictive. • British thought it gave the colonies too much independence.

  7. The Albany Congress

  8. Early Battles • Early fights did not go well for colonists • Experienced General Edward Braddock was sent to Virginia in 1755 to take Fort Duquesne • Led a force of over 2000 soldiers • Expedition was a disaster • Braddock is mortally wounded

  9. The Tide Turns • British war efforts were ineffective until William Pitt took over as Prime Minister. • Shifted British efforts from colonial skirmishes to the conquering of Canada.

  10. British Victories • The French surrendered Quebec in 1759 & Montreal in 1760, thus being sent to the bargaining table. • Ended in the Treaty of Paris in 1763. • British took control of French Canada & Spanish Florida.

  11. North America – 1763

  12. Impact • The British emerged as the dominant colonial power in North America. • The British were not impressed with the colonial militias & felt that the colonists could not defend themselves.

  13. Impact • Colonists were proud of their ability to fend off the French & Native American armies. • Britain owed a huge war debt. • British citizens were left paying higher prices and skyrocketing taxes. • Colonists did not like the idea of paying for the war effort.

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