The French and Indian War

The French and Indian War!

SWBAT explain the significance of the French and Indian War and why it was an important cause of the American Revolution.

https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/french-indian-war/video/

Colony Growth

Throughout the 1600 and 1700s, more and more people were moving into the English colonies. Over time, the colonies became crowded and colonists desired more land. Many moved west into a region called the backcountry. As the colonies continued expanding westward into the Ohio River Valley, a problem arose. 2 groups already claimed this land as their own, the French and the Native Americans.

French and Indian War Facts...

• The war lasted from1756 - 1763.

• The conflict lasted until 1765.

• Most of the Native Americans teamed up with the French.

• The British ended up winning the war and signed the Treaty of Paris in 1763. France gave up its territories to the British.

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Who fought in the French and Indian War? Click all that are true!

• The French

• The Native Americans

• The British

• The Spanish

Multiple Choice

Why was the French and Indian War fought?

• The British were upset with the Native Americans.

• It was fought over land.

• It was fought because the colonists were upset with King George III.

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Check all of the boxes that are true!

• The war officially lasted 7 years.

• The French fought again the the Native Americans for land.

• The British won the war.

• They all signed the Treaty of Paris in 1763 to end the war.

Multiple Choice

Where was the French and Indian War fought?

• In England

• In France

• On the boarder of the French and British colonies

• On the ocean

The Treaty of Paris (1763)

The Treaty of Paris, also known as the Treaty of 1763, was signed at the very end of the seven-year war that took place. The Treaty of Paris was signed by the French and the British stating that the war was over and all land east of the Mississippi River that the French had in North America were now owned by the British.

Multiple Choice

What was the Treaty of Paris?

• An agreement that all of the territories, or land, east of the Mississippi River were now owned by the British.

• An agreement that they were now allies, or would work together, in future battles.

Multiple Choice

When was the Treaty of Paris signed?

• 1765

• 1800

• 1763

• 1550

Proclamation of 1763

What is it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=9&v=HKNTBHmWOyA&feature=youtu.be

Proclamation of 1763

• This was King George's official announcement stating that colonists were not allowed to move westward onto the newly won land.

• This land would be reserved for the Native Americans in order to prevent future conflicts with the tribes.

• Colonists were ANGRY because they had just finished 7 years of fighting in order to gain this land and expand into its territories.

Multiple Choice

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

• A new tax on the colonists.

• It was an announcement that said that each colonist would receive 4 acres of land.

• It was an announcement that said that colonists could not settle on the new land they got.

Open Ended

If you were a British colonist living in the 13 colonies, how would you have reacted to The Proclamation of 1763? Why would you feel that way?