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The French & Indian War (1756 to 1763)

The French & Indian War, also known as the 7 Year War, was a global conflict between the British and French powers, fought not only in America but across the globe. The war was primarily driven by competition for territory, colonies, markets, and resources. This article explores the causes, key battles, major players, and the impact of the war on the British-American colonial tensions.

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The French & Indian War (1756 to 1763)

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  1. The French & Indian War (1756 to 1763) “7 Year War”

  2. British vs. French(Colonists) (Indians) • The two world powers were fighting all over the globe (not just in America) • They were competing for territory (Imperialism) for Colonies, Markets, and Resources

  3. European Colonies 1750(British Flag=GB – Grey = France)

  4. North America in 1750

  5. 1754  The First Clash Territory worth fighting for was: The Ohio Valley GB sent 300 troops to Scout and drive French out British French Fort Necessity Fort Duquesne* George Washington * Delaware & Shawnee Indians 1500 French and Indian troops were waiting and quickly defeated the British/Colonists

  6. 1755  GB Decides to Eliminate French Presence in North America but struggles • Britain loses early battles • - Colonists want to use guerilla tactics • British want to march in formation • GB Poor leadership/Lacking in supplies

  7. 1756  War Is Formally Declared! British and The Colonists vs. French and the Indians • The Colonists were reluctant to assist the British • Tensions between British Crown and colonists were • already there * The Native Americans were enemies of the British over land rights and broken treaties * The Native Americans did not think the British could win

  8. 1757  William Pitt Becomes Foreign Minister Of Great Britain • He understood colonial concerns. • Pitt spent $$$ to defeat French • (no cost too great) • Sent Leadership and supplies to defeat • The French

  9. 1758-1761  The Tide Turns for England *By 1761, Spain has become an ally of France

  10. 1763  Treaty of Paris Ends French/Indian war Britain WINS!!! France --> lost all Canadian possessions, and claims to lands east of the Mississippi River. Spain -->lost Florida to England. England -->got all French lands in Canada, territory was extended west to the Mississippi River

  11. North America in 1763 Proclamation of 1763- Colonists couldn’t settle west of Appalachian Mtns

  12. British-American Colonial Tensions Methods ofFighting: • Indian-style guerilla tactics. • March in formation or bayonet charge. Finances: • Resistance to rising taxes. • Colonists should pay for their own defense.

  13. Effects of the French and Indian War on Had to pay taxes

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