1. France Vs Britain

3. How did the wars in Europe spread to the American Colonies?

4. By the 1700’s the two strongest powers in Europe were…
In 1689 England and France began a fierce competition to be the most powerful nation in Europe
By the 1700’s the two strongest powers in Europe were…
England and France
Growing population is leading to the British Colonies Pushing right up against French Territory

5. Ohio River Valley

6. Ohio River Valley
The French were originally controlled the Ohio River Valley
Several attempts were made by British Colonialist to move into the Ohio River Valley
In 1740 British fur traders went into the Ohio Valley
They built a fort deep in the territory of the Miami at a place called Pickawillany
Acting quickly the French attacked the fort and drove the British out of Ohio

7. Conflicts are starting to boil over
Conflicts are beginning to escalate
French are building forts all over the Ohio Valley
In the Early 1700’s the British gained control over Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and the Hudson Bay region
In the 1740’s the French began to invade settlements in Maine and New York

8. Conflict in the Colonies
In response to the French attacks, a force of New Englanders went north and captured a French fort called Louisbourg
Later Britain returned the fort to the French
This displeased many New Englanders

9. Native Americans Take a Side
Both the French and the British colonist knew that the Native Americans help would make a difference in their struggle for North America
The French had many Native American allies
During the many conflicts with Britain the French had help from their Allies

10. Iroquois Confederacy
They were the most powerful group of Native Americans in the East
Formed in 1750
Consisted of the Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga and Oneida
Maintain a positive relationship between the British and the French initially
Relationship with the British strained as the Colonialist moved further into the Ohio Valley

11. George Washington We all know who George Washington grew up to be.
At the age of 21 Washington was asked to go to the Ohio Valley and tell the French that they are trespassing and demand that they leave
He established a post at Fort Necessity
Although he was greatly outnumbered he attacked a French Scouting Party

12. Washington Washington forces were surrounded by the French
His forces were forced to surrender to the French
Although he was defeated the colonialist regarded him as hero who struck the first blow against the dreaded French

13. Albany Plan of Union
A man from Pennsylvania suggested called for “one general government”
This plan called for 11 of the colonies to form one general government
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina
Who thought this plan up?

15. And that how we became the United States of America!!!!!!!!!!!!

17. French and Indian War The War so big it has Two Names!!!!!!!!!!!
This war was fought over four colonies?
CONTINENTS
Native Americans fought on both sides however most fought for the French
At first colonialist from Virginia fought the French
British Government Eventually joins the war in 1756 when they Declared war on France

18. Conflict breaks out all over
Britain took its allies Prussia and fought France throughout the world
Fighting is breaking out Europe, the Caribbean India and North America
The war starts out being disastrous for Britain and its allies
A man by the name of William Pitt came to power as secretary of state and eventually prime minister

19. One Crucial decision made by Pitt was that Great Britain would pay for supplies needed in the war
No Matter What the Cost
The British Government would eventually have the colonialist pay their share of the bill by raising the taxes in the colonies

20. The War Comes to an End
In 1763 the Treaty of Paris was signed ending the Seven Years War
Britain gained new lands while the French were forced to give up their claims to land in North America