French and Indian War 1756 1763 THE GREAT

French and Indian War (1756 -1763) THE GREAT WAR FOR EMPIRE

Was 1763 a “turning point” in British-colonial relationships?

Who owns most of the territory in North America? What does the French control that the British may want access to?

(1756) War is Declared! �French and Indian War refers to the war Britain fought against its two enemies in North America: French

As part of the British empire, the Colonists were expected to fight alongside the British against the French and Native Americans.

Strained Relationships �Colonists grew angry about having to pay for Britain’s war for empire. �Colonists resented being forced into Britain’s standing army. �Colonists were concerned with the rising tensions with Native Americans.

Treaty of Paris (1763) �Officially ended the French and Indian War �Britain established dominance in North America

Proclamation of 1763 �France loses major possession in North America �Colonists are forbidden from expanding west of the Proclamation Line (Appalachian Mountains)

Treaty of Paris

Effects of the War on Britain �Increased her colonial empire in the Americas �Greatly enlarged England’s debt �Created contempt for the colonists England felt that a major reorganization of her American empire was necessary

Effects of the War on Colonists �United them against a common enemy �Created a social experience �Created bitter feelings towards the British

Was 1763 a “turning point” in British-colonial relationships?