French and Indian War
French and Indian War
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By 1750, The American Colonies were
bursting with growth. In just a century, the
population of the colonies had grown from
about 50,000 to more than a million people.
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What brought about this rapid Growth?
Answer
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Remember the 3-way race for North
America among Spain, France, and
England? One contestant, France,
now loses.
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North America in 1754
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Between 1689 and 1763 England and France
fought four wars to win control of the eastern
half of North America and extend their global
empires.
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The French and Indian War erupted in 1754
over disputed claims by England and France to
the Ohio River Valley.
France built forts there
to protect her fur trade– and her claims. Most
Indian tribes, except the Iroquois, sided with
the French. The colonists referred to this war
as the F&I War. The British and French called it
the Seven Years War.
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In 1754 the Virginia governor sent George
Washington to western Pennsylvania with 150
militiamen
to force French withdrawal from
land Virginia claimed from her 1609 charter.
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Meanwhile, in Albany, NY,
delegates
from
seven colonies discussed colonial defense and
Benjamin Franklin’s Albany Plan for uniting the
colonies under a royally appointed president
general and an elected council.
Despite his
cartoon advice, the colonies said, “No.” (And
so did the British.)
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Outcome of war: 1763-British Victory!
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France lost one only the war but also her race
for North America.
Treaty of Paris (1763)
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Peace Treaty – Changed the map of North
America.
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Peace Treaty says 1. France gives to England:
Canada and all land east of the Mississippi
River. 2. France gives to Spain French land
west of the Mississippi River.
The French and Indian War of 1754 marked a pivotal moment in North American history, with England and France vying for dominance. This conflict led to a series of battles over territorial claims, sparking a major power struggle. Discover the key events and outcomes that shaped the future of the American colonies and explore the significance of this wartime period.
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By 1750, The American Colonies were bursting with growth. In just a century, the population of the colonies had grown from about 50,000 to more than a million people. What brought about this rapid Growth?
Remember the 3-way race for North America among Spain, France, and England? One contestant, France, now loses.
Between 1689 and 1763 England and France fought four wars to win control of the eastern half of North America and extend their global empires.
The French and Indian War erupted in 1754 over disputed claims by England and France to the Ohio River Valley. France built forts there to protect her fur trade and her claims. Most Indian tribes, except the Iroquois, sided with the French. The colonists referred to this war as the F&I War. The British and French called it the Seven Years War.
In 1754 the Virginia governor sent George Washington to western Pennsylvania with 150 militiamen to force French withdrawal from land Virginia claimed from her 1609 charter.
Meanwhile, in Albany, NY, delegates from seven colonies discussed colonial defense and Benjamin Franklin s Albany Plan for uniting the colonies under a royally appointed president general and an elected council. Despite his cartoon advice, the colonies said, No. (And so did the British.)
Outcome of war: 1763-British Victory! France lost one only the war but also her race for North America.
Treaty of Paris (1763) Peace Treaty Changed the map of North America. Peace Treaty says 1. France gives to England: Canada and all land east of the Mississippi River. 2. France gives to Spain French land west of the Mississippi River.
