The French-Indian War

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The French Indian War (1756 to 1763)
The Great War for Empire
SSUSH3a Explain how the end of Anglo-French
imperial competition as seen in the French and
Indian War and the Treaty of Paris laid the
ground work for the American Revolution.
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North America in 1750
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Key Terms

• George Washington
• French Indian War
• William Pitt
• 1763 Treaty of Paris
• Pontiacs Rebellion
• Proclamation of 1763

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1754 ? The First Clash
The Ohio Valley
George Washington, a 22 year old officer
established Fort Necessity, attacked into New
France killing a French ambassador (de
Jumonville). What did this conflict lead to???
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Rivals for an Empire

• The French and Indian War the fourth war between
  Great Britain and France over control of North
  America.
• French early victories against Washington and
  Braddock forced the English out of the Ohio
  Valley.
• William Pitt energetic, confident politician,
  reinvigorated the British army to victories with
  prompted support from the powerful Iroquois.

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1763 ? Treaty of Paris
France --gt lost her Canadian possessions, most of
her empire in India, and claims to lands east of
the Mississippi River.
Spain --gt got all French lands west of the
Mississippi River, New Orleans, but lost Florida
to England.
England --gt Claimed all lands east of the
Mississippi River except New Orleans, received
Florida from Spain.
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Pontiacs Rebellion (1763)
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The Aftermath Tensions Along the Frontier
1763 ? Pontiacs Rebellion
Recognized French loss was also a loss for Native
Americans. Ottawa, Indian leader, captured 8
English forts in the Ohio Valley.
British gifts of smallpox-infected blankets
during peace time, virus spreads, and leads to
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Conflict Resolver
To avoid further conflicts with Native Americans
the British Parliament issued the Proclamation
of 1763 line which banned colonist from settling
west of the Appalachians.
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North America in 1763