RIVALRY IN NORTH
AMERICA
The French Indian War
Standards
SS.8.A.2.6: Examine the causes, course, and SS.8.A.3.2: Explain American colonial
consequences of the French and Indian War reaction to British policy from 1763 - 1774
Objective
Students will examine and understand the
causes, the route, and the consequences of
the French Indian War. In addition, students
will explain the colonists reaction to British
economic policies.
Essential Question
Why did a conflict
develop between
the British and
the French?
Rivalry between the French and the British
In the 1700’s, Britain and France were leading European powers. They competed for _______
and ______in different parts of the world.
The rivalry turned bitter because of the interest of both the British and the French in the
______ ______ _______. This vast land was rich in resources. Each felt that they had a right
to the land.
The French had a thriving fur business with the _______ ________ and they did not wish the
share this business with British settlers.
The French built ______ to protect their claims in the valley.
The British responded by starting to build their own fort, but the French seized the site and
built their own fort calling it ________ ________
Fort Duquesne
In the spring of 1754, the governor of Virginia sent a ________ to drive out the French. A
young Virginian named _______ _______ led the force.
The British set up a fort of their own nearby and called it ______ ________.
The fort came under attack from French and their _______ _______ _______. The combined
army forced __________ to surrender.
Native American Allies
Both the French and the British sought ______ ______ help.
Native Americans distrusted the British because of their hunger for ________.
In contrast, the _________ were more interested in Fur trading than for _______.
French fur traders and trappers often _______ Native American _______.
______ _______ converted many Native Americans to __________.
Iroquois Confederacy
To counter the threat of the ________ and their _______ ________ friends, the British
colonist tried to make a treaty with the Iroquois.
They were the most powerful group of Native Americans in eastern North America. The
Confederacy included: _________, ________, ________, _________, _________, and
__________. However, the _________ refused an alliance. Although, they did promise to
remain ________ --that is, take no side.
Brain Pop
Compare and contrast the relationship American Indians had with the French and the British.
How were the relationships similar? What sets them apart?
The French Indian War
French enjoyed early success in the war, capturing several forts.
French Native American allies carried out raids, killing colonists, burning crops, burning
farmhouses and driving many colonists back toward the coast.
The French Indian War: The Turning Point
in 1757 William Pitt became prime minister, the head of Defeat at Quebec
the British government.
Great Military planner
Sent more trained troops to fight in North America
To stop colonial complaints about the war he decided
that the government would pay for it. (After the war he
knew British would raise taxes on colonists to pay the
bill)
In 1758 British Forces won a key victory at Fort Luisbourg
they also captured Fort Frontenac. Finally, another
British force took back Fort Duquesne and renamed it
Fort Pitt.
Why was William Pitt Successful at managing the war
for Britain?
TURN
AND TALK
New British Policies
Native Americans Colonists
French defeat was a great blow for the Proclamation of 1763 helped remove a
Native Americans. Now they had to deal source of conflict with the Native Americans
with the British
Colonist believed the proclamation limited
Raise the price on goods and services their freedom of movement
Refused to pay them for the use of their land They also feared that the large number of
troops would interfere with their liberties
More Colonist Began settling on Native
American lands Because of debt from the war the Britain
made plans to tax the colonies and tighten
trade rules. These efforts would lead to
conflict –and eventually revolution.
Progress Check
How did American Why did the proclamation
colonies react to New of 1763 Anger Colonists?
British Policies?
