AIM: Why did the British and French go to war in North America, and how did the results of this war affect North America

1. AIM: Why did the British and French go to war in North America, and how did the results of this war affect North America?

2. I. FIGHTING BEGINS- English settlers called the conflict the French and Indian War because they fought the French and their Native American allies. What did Europeans call it? A. George Washington 1. Played a major role in this war, was only 22 years old

3. 2. Washington was ordered to build a fort on the Allegheny River. When he arrived, the French already had a fort. Washington was forced to build a makeshift stockade, called Fort Necessity.

4. 3. French surrounded Fort Necessity, and Washington was forced to surrender. He was released later.

5. II. THE ALBANY CONGRESS A. Delegates from 7 colonies me in Albany for two reasons: 1. persuade Iroquois to help fight against the French 2. plan a united colonial defense B. Iroquois refused to help the English

6. C. The Albany Plan of Union- proposed by Benjamin Franklin, it called for a Grand Council made up of representatives from each colony. The Council would make laws and set up defenses for the war. However, the colonies never approved it.

7. III. The Two Sides A. French 1. More Indian allies than England 2. Single government could act quickly B. English 1. Population fifteen times greater than New France 2. British Navy ruled the seas

8. IV. William Pitt A. Who was he? � Became head of British government in 1757. He set out to win the war in North America, so he sent his best generals to America and also gained the support of the Iroquois. England won!

9. V. Treaty of Paris 1763 A. France lost all lands East of the Mississippi River to the English B. Spain lost Florida to the English C. Spain gained New Orleans and all French lands west of the Mississippi River