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Drawing by Benjamin Franklin - 1754

Drawing by Benjamin Franklin - 1754. 1754 Albany Plan of Union In response to escalating tension with Native Americans and the French, representatives from most of the American colonies met (Albany Congress) to discuss whether to fight for control of the land west of the Appalachians.

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Drawing by Benjamin Franklin - 1754

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  1. Drawing by Benjamin Franklin - 1754 1754 Albany Plan of Union In response to escalating tension with Native Americans and the French, representatives from most of the American colonies met (Albany Congress) to discuss whether to fight for control of the land west of the Appalachians. Proposal to join together in a limited fashion was: - Originally suggested by the Iroquois - Eventually supported by the representatives at Albany However - Eventually rejected by every colonial assembly Sign that the colonies felt far more connection to Britain than each other!

  2. “America Was Conquered in Germany”Q: “How did the French and Indian war (1754-1763) change British policy in the colonies?”

  3. Background: 1. Iroquois Confederacy & “Balance of Power” Iroquois --Both empires’ existence necessary to maintain balance. --Most tribes support French in war. 2. European Imperial Wars Spread to America --7 Years War . . . Expansion of Empire

  4. 1754-63 French and Indian War --Land speculation by colonists (G. Washington) in Ohio Valley instigates conflict between France and England. 1754-57 France in Control as fighting is left up to the colonists 1757 William Pitt as Prime Minister --changes in leadership and tactics of British. Tide of war changes on both continents. 1763 Treaty of Paris (1)

  5. Effects of War 1. Doubles British Territory in America --Florida gained from Spain 2. Natives lose “Balance of Power” = More displacement and war with colonists --1763-66: Pontiac’s War (Ottawa Tribe) 3. Increased Royal Control of Colonies --Permanent Troops --Land Policy (Proclamation --Debt = 140 million pounds of 1763) --Need for $ = more control = new policies & taxes

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