1. Causes: French and Indian War 1754-1763

2. A War of Alliances Alliance-
a strategic agreement to help each other meet a common goal

3. French- Why Fight? French fur traders form colonies in: Canada
Mississippi River Valley
Ohio River Valley
Louisiana

5. French- Why Fight?
French want land for fur trading, expanding colonies
Build forts in frontier

6. British- Why Fight? Also want to expand territory and fur trade
Also builds forts in frontier

7. Native Americans- Why Fight?
Have been pushed out of lands by both French and British
Feel squeezed in between

8. Native Americans- Why Fight?
-Algonquin and Huron form an Alliance with the French
-Iroquois League forms an Alliance with the British

9. Main Cause #1
British and French both want same land

10. Main Cause #2
Native American tribes attack frontier settlements

11. Main Cause #3
France and Britain declare war on each other in Europe

12. Who Will Win? Outcome will depend on who has best strategy
Who can make the best alliances with the Native Americans and colonists?
What is your prediction???