1. The French and Indian War

2. War…What is it Good For?
Allowed Great Britain to have massive territorial gains in North America
Also Known as the Seven Years War
Ended with The Treaty of Paris in 1763
Both the French and British wanted to Expand on the frontier

3. OH My, OHIO… The Ohio River Valley was the Disputed Territory
George Washington was a 22 year old Lieutenant Colonel at the time
General Edward Braddock did not lead the British with Force/Unity; ultimately died in Battle near Fort Duquesne (Near Present-day Pittsburgh) on July 13, 1755

5. Brad Pitt’s Cousin British experienced setbacks
William Pitt was the New Head of the British Government; Sent best Generals to north America-the Tide of the Battles Changes
Seized Fort Duquesne and renamed it Fort Pitt After the British Leader
Battle for Quebec-well-Defended, surprised by General Wolfe and 4000 British
September 18, 1759-Quebec surrendered to the British
Sealed the French’s fate, but the War Dragged on until 1763

6. Treaty of Paris Signed by the British and French in 1763
Brought the War to an end
Marked the end of French Power in North America
Spain gave up Florida to the British (sided with French in 1762)
Britain gained Canada and all French lands east of the Mississippi except New Orleans
Britain had large war debts….later led to taxes and conflict in the 13 colonies