Causes of the French and Indian War Mr. Chojnacki US I

British French Rivalry 2 most powerful countries in the world Dispute over boarders and natural resources –Many small battles from

Native Americans Had better relationship with France –Shared the land, did not take it –Married Native Women –Would raid British settlements to get them off French land

Flag of the Iroquois Confederacy

Iroquois Confederacy Alliance of 5 tribes in around Great Lakes Traded with both French and British –Eventually decided to support British

Fort Duquesne

Fort Necessity

George Washington Head of Militia unit sent to build fort around present day Pittsburgh French were already there Washington Builds “Fort Necessity” and decides to attack French –Gets crushed but still considered hero