Nat Geo 8th Grade - Chapter 4 Section 5.1

Nat Geo 8th Grade - Chapter 4 Section 5.1

War Begins

Objective

Today I will learn how conflict over land and fur trading set the stage for the French and Indian War by interpreting maps.

Main Idea

Competition for land furs involved France and Great Britain in many years of war in North America, starting with the French and Indian War.

Open Ended

Investigate map p. 154

Why would France care if British settlers and traders moved into the Ohio Valley?

Stop!

Read section

Pages 154 - 155

Open Ended

What events led the British governor of Virginia to send George Washington to Fort Duquesne?

Open Ended

How is the 1754 battle at Fort Necessity connected to the Seven Years’ War?

Complete

Edpuzzle - French and Indian War