Seeds of Rebellion

Reasons for discontent Cost of Defense- British protecting colonies from Indians and foreign attackers was expensive colonists had to pay Salutary Neglect- Distance from Britain allowed colonies to develop their own customs fueled colonies sense of Independence Navigation Acts- colonies forced to provide goods for England at expense of their needs and desires colonists wanted to conduct their own business

Franco-British Warfare (1689-1748) tension between England and France arose several times early 18th century resulting in mini wars lasting 5-10 years British Triumph Any conflict in America between Britain and France saw the British with an advantage Had larger colonies and superior navy 1.5 million British to 60,000 French

Indian Relations French gained support from Indians whom they traded with Indians saw British as enemies and destructive British and French clashed beyond the Appalachian Mountains along the Ohio River Valley

French and Indian War Fought between Britain and France over control of the St. Lawrence River and Ohio River Valley George Washington led a militia into Pennsylvanian frontier to expel French from Ft. Duquesne and Ohio River Valley Washington defeats French force, establishes Fort Necessity 22 year old Washington becomes hero in colonies

Albany Plan of Union Ben Franklin suggests the colonies unite Levy taxes Negotiate with Indians Raise militias First attempt to unite the colonies it fails

British victory William Pitt- Prime minister of Britain, Increased troop and ship deployment in America, turned the tide of the war British Navy defeats French Navy, French unable to reinforce their colonies British rename Fort Duquesne/Fort Necessity Pittsburgh Final push, British take French controlled Quebec and Montreal

Treaty of Paris (1763) Peace treaty between British and French France loses Canada and land between Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi river Spain(French ally) gives up Florida French gave Spain New Orleans and Louisiana Territory