THE FRENCH AND INDIAN

WAR“THE SEVEN YEAR WAR”

Vocabulary People Places

King Phillip’s War backcountry French and Indian War Pontiac’s RebellionProclamation of 1763

George WashingtonMetacom, HendrickPontiacGeorge III

Fort NecessityOhio River Valley Fort Duquesne Quebec

MAIN IDEA The British, Native Americans and

French fought for control of North America

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CONFLICTS OVER LAND 1675 in New England

Wampanoag leader named Metacom led his people into battle against English settlers

His goal to force the English out The English called Metacom “King Phillip” War became known as King Phillip’s War

After one year of fighting Metacom was killed The English settlers won, and now controlled

most of England During the 1700’s these settlers continued to

move west and settle What was one effect of King Phillip’s War?

CONSEQUENCES OF EXPANSION As colonial towns, plantations, and cities

grew along the Atlantic Coast land became very expensive

Settlers moved to the backcountry; which was a rugged stretch of land near the Appalachian Mountains

Eventually they would move further west into the Ohio River Valley; a region of fertile land and thick forest along the Ohio River

However other groups already laid claim to this land.

LAY OF THE LAND

THE OHIO RIVER VALLEY Robert La Salle laid claim to the

Mississippi River and all of its tributaries for FranceFrance laid claim to the Ohio River Valley

because of thisBegan building forts to defend this region

1753 Great Britain lays claim as wellBritish leaders wrote a letter to the French

informing them that the Ohio River Valley is property of the Crown of Great Britain

French were told to leave immediatelyGeorge Washington was sent to deliver

the letter

OHIO RIVER VALLEY CONTINUED Four months later George returned with the

French response French are refusing to leave

Washington was sent west again with 150 soldiers and was to build a fort where Allegheny and Monongahela rivers join to for the Ohio River

However when he arrived the French were already there, building Fort Duquesne

Washington decided to try to capture this French Fort

On what did France base its claim of the Ohio River Valley?

WAR Washington did not reach the fort but fought

in the woods near there He attacked and defeated some French soldiers After the battle Washington and his soldiers

returned to Fort Necessity; Britain had began building a few days before

The French attacked on a rainy day in July 1754. Many of the British soldiers were killed or wounded Washington was forced to surrender Soaked and exhausted, the soldiers returned to

Virginia These two small battles were the start of a long

war between France and Britain

OWNERSHIP

SO WHY IS IT CALLED THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR? British forces were fighting the French

and their Native American allies The British tried to gain allies as well

Setup a meeting in Albany, New York in 1754 with the Iroquois League

Most resisted but one stepped up, Hendrick. He stated that the British and French were quarrelling about lands which belong to us, and their quarrel may end in our destruction.

However they did not join the British until 1759 with the hope of increasing their power and claims to their own land.

BATTLES BEGIN TO TAKE SHAPE Fighting for a Continent 1756 first official year of fighting British suffered a series of defeats

French had a broad network of Native American alliances

1757 British Prime Minister William Pitt recognized the potential of expansion in North America and borrowed heavily to fun an expanded war effort British send more soldiers, weapons, and supplies to

increase war effort The key battle was fought at Quebec

British General James Wolfe and his forces captured Quebec in September of 1779

THE END OF WAR 1763 the Treaty of Paris was signed

Ending the war Britain took over most of New France Spain was given French lands west of

the Mississippi Traditional lands of many Native

Americans was now controlled by the BritishBritish settlers were eager to move into this

land…

LAY OF THE LAND

PONTIAC’S REBELLION Native Americans were upset about their defeat and

resisted the new British settlers A leader emerged named, Pontiac

Called on warriors to revolt He declared, “British only seek to destroy us.” Attacks being by Native Americans in the Ohio River Valley and

Great Lakes region This was known as Pontiac’s Rebellion Pontiac and the natives won many battles but eventually

the rebellion was put out by the British This caused the British to rethink and they did not want to

continue battling the Native Americans Proclamation of 1763 issued by Britain’s King George III

Stated that British colonists were no longer allowed to settle land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Many colonists did not agree and tension began to grow between the crown and the colonists

THINGS TO PONDER What led to the conflicts between the

British and the Native Americans? Where and why did the French and

Indian war begin? What were the outcomes of the French

and Indian War? Look at this map and locate the

following:Fort Necessity Ohio River ValleyFort DuquesneQuebec

HELPFUL LINKS The French and Indian War (1754-1763)  (Kidport) French-Indian War-Road to the Revolution Men (Links) French and Indian War *Cybersleuth Kidinfo.com - Your Guide to the History of the French and Indian

War The French and Indian War Part 1: The Colonies in America  

The French & Indian War (American History) - FREE Presentations in PowerPoint format, Free Interactives and Games

French and Indian War --  Kids Encyclopedia | Online Encyclopedia | Kids Online Dictionary | Britannica

The French and Indian War Timeline French and Indian War Interactive Video: Fort Necsesity

and the French and Indian War | Educational Video | WatchKnow Skit: Who's the Man Game Show

Who's the Man Skit (Game Show Script)   Who's the Man? PowerPoint (for review or for the script) Skit: What's Up with the French and Indian War?

COLONIAL LIVING Game Show time1. Choose an occupation from colonial

time2. Research at least five facts that can be

used as clues about the occupation. Write them on an index card.

1. We as a class will try and guess your occupation from your five clues so make them GOOD!

EVIDENCE/APPLYCHOICES

1. Write a poem; about what it would be like to see the Mississippi River or another impressive natural feature for the first time.

2. Write an interview; choose one of the people we have discussed and complete a fictional interview with them.

3. Write a newspaper article; choose a battle, war, person to feature in your article

4. Make a shield; choose a side and represent your country with symbols that reflect that country

5. Make a poster; informing someone about the French and Indian War