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The French and Indian War (7 Years War)

The French and Indian War (7 Years War). V. War Between : France & Britain (Both with Native American Allies) F ight Over : The Ohio River Valley. Why did they both want control of this land?. · Rivers = beaver pelts ·very good farmland.

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The French and Indian War (7 Years War)

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  1. The French and Indian War (7 Years War) V

  2. War Between: France & Britain (Both with Native American Allies) Fight Over: The Ohio River Valley

  3. Why did they both want control of this land?

  4. ·Rivers = beaver pelts ·very good farmland

  5. Beginnings - Fort Necessity: George Washington was sent by the Ohio Companyto build a fort for protection for the British farmers living in the Ohio River Valley. On his way to building the fort, Washington got word that the Frenchhad already built a fort there. The French fort was called Fort Duquesne.

  6. Washington surprise attacked a scouting party and scattered them. Hearing that the French were planning a counterattack, Washington quickly mad his men build a stockade (high fence) for protection around themselves. He named it Fort Necessity. The French and Native Americans surrounded them and counterattacked. The British were outnumbered and forced to surrender.

  7. Why is the battle at Fort Necessity important?

  8. It was the first battle of the French and Indian War.

  9. Preparations - Albany Congress: A meeting of the colonies after Fort Necessity Two Purposes: 1. To plan for the defense of the colonies. 2. To try to gain Iroquois support.

  10. Ben Franklin Proposes: The Albany Plan of Union One general government for all 13 colonies with the following rights/powers: 1. Plan for the colonial defenses 2. Make laws for all of the colonies 3. Raise taxes

  11. This plan was rejected by the colonies.

  12. FRENCH BRITISH Much larger colonial population Many coastal colonies; very strong navy Strong Iroquois allies Single government to make decisions Many Native American Allies More forts

  13. Attachments

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