The French & Indian War Objective: Students will examine events of the French and Indian War in order to evaluate its effect on Colonial – British relations

Introduction 1. The two countries which had been fighting for dominance in Europe since the late 1600s were … 2. Most of this fighting took place in … 3. _____ was drawn into this conflict in 1754.

The French & Indian War A. Causes * War between France and England in Europe * French expand into mid-North America - Fur trade * English settlers move west into Ohio valley * English want the French out

B. Significant Events * Battle of Fort Duquesne - British lose battle - British commander is killed - Aide takes over … George Washington - Washington retreats to Fort Necessity - Surrenders and returns to Virginia C. War Ends * British victory * Treaty of Paris * France loses all claims in North America

Before War After War

D. Effects * No French presence in North America * Native Americans attack British outposts - Pontiac’s uprising * British set Proclamation Line - Colonists may not settle west of Appalachian Mountains * British use taxes to pay for war * Split between colonies and Britain begins * America gains a hero …

Your name and page number in upper right corner Your name, teacher’s name, class and date. Double spaced Title of paper All lines double spaced

Native American culture was changed forever when it collided with Europeans Native Americans lived their normal everyday life before the arrival of the Europeans. They had fewer technological advantages, therefore hunted animals using knives and spears. There were no unusual diseases that they had to be concerned about because they were immune to the diseases that already existed on their land. Consequently, they had a steady population rate. However, the settlement of the Europeans in the New World caused changes in Native American culture forever. New diseases, such as smallpox, new technology, such as firearms and new crops, such as rice from Europe entered Native American culture.

Use proper MLA opening page form Asses the validity of this statement. Classwork Using proper form, write the opening paragraph to an essay/DBQ which addresses the item below. Use proper MLA opening page form Use pages 118-119 in American Pageant or your class notes to assist you. Though a victory, the French and Indian war had many negative effects on the colonies. Asses the validity of this statement.