7 Year War British vs French Colonists Indians

“ 7 Year War”

British vs. French (Colonists) (Indians) • The two world powers were fighting all over the globe (not just in America) • They were competing for territory (Imperialism) for Colonies, Markets, and Resources

European Colonies 1750 (British Flag=GB – Grey = France)

North America in 1750

1754 The First Clash Territory worth fighting for was: The Ohio Valley GB sent 300 troops to Scout and drive French out British Fort Necessity * George Washington French Fort Duquesne * Delaware & Shawnee Indians 1500 French and Indian troops were waiting and quickly defeated the British/Colonists

1755 GB Decides to Eliminate French Presence in North America but struggles Britain loses early battles - Colonists want to use guerilla tactics -British want to march in formation - GB Poor leadership/Lacking in supplies

1756 War Is Formally Declared! British and The Colonists vs. French and the Indians • The Colonists were reluctant to assist the British • Tensions between British Crown and colonists were already there * The Native Americans were enemies of the British over land rights and broken treaties * The Native Americans did not think the British could win

1757 William Pitt Becomes Foreign Minister Of Great Britain A He understood colonial concerns. A Pitt spent $$$ to defeat French (no cost too great) Sent Leadership and supplies to defeat The French

1758 -1761 The Tide Turns for England * By 1761, Spain has become an ally of ance Fr

1763 Treaty of Paris Ends French/Indian war Britain WINS!!! France -->lost all Canadian possessions, and claims to lands east of the Mississippi River. Spain -->lost Florida to England -->got all French lands in Canada, territory was extended west to the Mississippi River

North America in 1763 Proclamation of 1763 - Colonists couldn’t settle west of Appalachian Mtns

British-American Colonial Tensions Colonials British Methods of Fighting: • Indian-style guerilla • March in formation or bayonet charge. tactics. Finances: • Resistance to rising taxes. • Colonists should pay for their own defense.

Effects of the French and Indian War on Had to pay taxes