Warm-up What two things were the French and British competing for in the Hudson River Valley? What Indian nation sided with the British? Write down 3 things you would be willing to go to war for?
French and Indian War Part One
George Washington – 22 yr old Virginian – Ordered to drive out the French from the upper Ohio valley since it was claimed by Virginia British Actions Toward French – Sent message for French to “peacefully” depart – Washington said only force would work – Washington ordered to secure forks of Ohio River and drive out the Fr. – Meanwhile, Ft. Duquesne built at forks of Ohio R.
Fort Duquesne – British controlled fort on Ohio R French men in 350 canoes attacked and took it from Brits – French expanded and strengthened the fort Fort Necessity – Built by Washington after capture of ft. Duquesne; built on marshy valley and surrounded by sharpened logs – French attacked forced Brits to leave; fight unequal – First battle of French and Indian war
French and Indian War 1)fought between British and French 2)Took place in Ohio River Valley and Canada 3)Called Seven Year’s War worldwide
French advantages – France controlled more land in N. America than Gt. Britain – New France had 1 colonial government to ask for help England had 13 – France sent ships and professional soldiers; English depended on colonists – French had loyal allies: Huron and Algonquin British Advantages: – More settlers in the colonies than New France – Colonies on coast easier to defend – Colonists willing to fight to defend land, home, families – Iroquois allied with British but after loss at Ft. Necessity the allied with the French
Turn to a partner Decide which of the following said this statement and why. Use this sentence stem: “I think _____ said this quote because _____ George Washington Native American French soldier British soldier “It feels strange in this new world so far from home. I am glad we have the help of the Indians such as the Huron and Algonquin.”
Turn to a partner Decide which of the following said this statement and why. Use this sentence stem: “I think _____ said this quote because _____ George Washington Native American French soldier British soldier ” I have been commanded to ask the French to “peacefully” leave Fort Duquesne. I wonder how that it going to turn out.”
Turn to a partner Decide which of the following said this statement and why. Use this sentence stem: “I think _____ said this quote because _____ George Washington Native American French soldier British soldier ” I can’t sleep. I am so tired of defending this fort. There are so few real soldiers with me. I am surrounded by these colonial militia colonists.”
Turn to a partner Decide which of the following said this statement and why. Use this sentence stem: “I think _____ said this quote because _____ George Washington Native American French soldier British soldier “ The French and English are fighting again. I just want them to leave out land alone. I will fight with whoever I think will offer the best terms”