1. “The Great War for Empire”
The French & Indian War
(1756 to 1763)
“The Great War for Empire”

2. Was 1763
a "turning point"
in British-colonial
relationships???

3. North America in 1750

4. 1756  War Is Formally Declared!
The name French and Indian War refers to the war Britain fought against its two main enemies in North America:
1. The French
2. And the Native Americans allied with the French

5. As part of the British Empire, the Colonists were expected to fight along side the British against the French and the Native Americans

6. British-American Colonial Tensions
Colonials
British
Methods of Fighting:
Indian-style guerilla tactics.
March in formation or bayonet charge.
Military Organization:
Col. militias served under own captains.
British officers wanted to take charge of colonials.
Military Discipline:
No military deference or protocols observed.
Drills & tough discipline.
Finances:
Resistance to rising taxes.
Colonists should pay for their own defense.
Demeanor:
Casual, non-professionals.
Formal British officers with servants & tea settings.
Using information in this table please answer question on notes sheet

7. Strained Relationships- potential answers
Colonists grew increasingly angry about being forced to pay for Britain's war for empire
Colonists resented being forcibly commissioned into the British Standing Army
Colonists were increasingly concerned with the rising tensions with Native Americans on their Western Frontier
Post War colonists expected to expand into regions west of the Appalachians mtns, this was forbidden by the British

8. 1763  Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris- Officially ended the French and Indian War, Britain established it dominance in North America

9. Proclamation of 1763

10. Proclamation of 1763/ Treaty of Paris
French losses major possession in North America
Colonists are forbidden from Expanding West of the Proclamation line (Appalachian Mountains)

11. Effects of the War on Britain?
1. It increased her colonial empire in the Americas.
2. It greatly enlarged England’s debt.
3. Created contempt for the colonists
Therefore, England felt that a major reorganization of her American Empire was necessary!

12. Effects of the War on the American Colonials
1. United them against a common enemy
2. Created a social experience
3. Created bitter feelings towards the British

13. many colonists began calling people who joined the non-importation
For the first time,
many colonists began calling people
who joined the non-importation
movement,
"patriots!"