Today we will…Discuss how the rivalry between Britain and France led to war in

North America

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TRADE COLONIESENGLAN

DFRANC

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GREAT LAKESGULF OF MEXICO

FORTS

EXPANDING WEST

NORTH AMERICA – 1753

KEY= French forts

The most serious threat to England in North America came

from France

To protect their land claims, France built an

extensive system of forts.

These forts blocked the English colonies from expanding to

the west.

APPALACHIANMOUNTAINS FURS

FUR TRADE INDIANS

OHIO RIVERCANADA

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

At first, most English settlers were content to stay along the

Atlantic coast but, by the 1740’s English traders

crossed the Appalachian Mts. into the Ohio River Valley in

search of furs

The French had established a

successful fur trade with the natives

IROQUOIS

ALGONQUIN & HURON

DISPUTED LAND CLAIMS

The French and Indian War Begins – page 142

• At the young age of 22, George Washington showed great leadership skills

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The Albany Congress – page 143• The meeting in Albany, New York was important for the success of the

colonies

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• Feelings were mixed in the 13 Colonies concerning the “grand Council”

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A String of British Defeats– pages 143-144• Under General Braddock, the British had a difficult time taking Ft.

Duquesne

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The Tide of Battle Turns – page 144• As the new leader of the British government, William Pitt had a large

influence on the outcome of the French and Indian War

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The Fall of New France – pages 144-145• The Battle for Quebec was a major turning point in the French and Indian

War

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• The Treaty of paris determined which nations would control North America

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