French and Indian War, 1754 – 1763 9/13/05
French Colonization in North America. Samual Champlain explored the St. Laurence region. France lays claim to present day Canada. Different approach to colonization. Here for fur trade. QuickTimeª and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture.
Alliance System with Indians Very beneficial to them to trade with Indians. They get along. Economy and Population. Economy based on trade. 1.5 million English colonists, only about 60 thousand French England and its Colonies in 1754 Britsh navy was the strongest and best. Also economy. Iroquois. Who is going to be the dominate country in the colonies? Fight for power. Beginning of French and Indian war The ohio river valley: asks French to leave. George Washington in charge of this expedition. But he does notice a perfect spot to build a fort. Where the 3 rivers meet. So british build a fort prince george. But before they are able to complete the fort, the French kick them out, French complete the fort and name it Fort Duquesne. Looks like French are goin to be dominate in this valley. British are ambushed by French and Indians. War breaks out in Europe, called the 7 years war. Britsh and Prussians vs france. While French remain to get upper hand. Indians are always playing French and British depending on what is best for them. The Year of Miracles, 1759 William Pitt. British finally defeat the French. Nameds war minister and brings a whole new perspective to fight the war.
North American French main opponent Colonial subsidies (paid for fighting) Good military generals British Offensive Quebec – will open up all of French Canada Treaty of paris, 1763 Details of the treaty of paris england gains canada (from French), florida (from spain), rights and influence in India from france Significance of the French and Indian war in coming of the revolution: Colonists continue to trade with French throughout the war Huge debt incurred by the war Increased contact with British soldiers Proclamation of 1763 Cannont expand. No longer a French or Spanish threat.
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