The document discusses the French and Indian War, including the key causes being competition over the Ohio River Valley and different alliances with Native American groups, major events like General Braddock's defeat after ignoring George Washington's advice, and the results of the 1763 Treaty of Paris that ended the war and greatly expanded British territory in North America.

1. Bell Ringer
 Based on what we have learned, do you feel like the
British and the French would be enemies or allies
during the 1700’s? Defend your answer with
EVIDENCE from previous lessons. Answer in a short
paragraph on your note sheet.

3. Causes of the War
Cause of the War Memory Cue
Both the British and the French are
competing over the Ohio River Valley
Both sides used Native American claims
to the land. The British used the Iroquois
Confederacy and the French used the
Huron.
The British colonists feared control by
the Pope in America. French territory
controlled by the French and the Roman
Catholic church.

4. Ohio River Valley
 Land west of the Appalachians
 Rich in resources
 The British viewed it as theirs
 French had a thriving fur trade
there
 Neither side wanted to do
business with the other
 Forts were created to protect
both sides
 French- Fort Duquesne
 British- Fort Necessity

5. Quick Check!
 What were the three causes of the French and
Indian War?

6. A young Virginia militia
leader…
 In the Spring of 1754, the
governor of VA sent a militia
to drive out the French
 A young Virginian became
the leader and driving force
of the militia
 His name, George
Washington
 Lost the Battle of Fort
Necessity but proved his
potential as a leader

7. Make a Prediction
 How would America be different if George
Washington had never decided to join the Virginia
militia?
 Take 5 minutes and discuss this someone who is
born in the same season (Winter, Spring, Summer,
Fall) as you.

8. Native American Alliances
 Both sides were seeking
alliances
 The French were more
interested in fur trade while
the British were more
interested in land
 Which side would be more
appealing to you if you were
a Native American? Why?
 The Iroquios initially
claimed neutrality, but
would end up siding with
the British

9. Make a prediction- What message is
this image trying to send?

10. Albany Plan of Union
 Delegates from all of the colonies
met in Albany, NY to discuss
strategy against the French
 They tried to implement Ben
Franklin’s plan, The Albany Plan of
Union, for a united colonial
government
 To form a colonial government,
each colony would have to give up
some power and none was willing
to do so
 Why would the colonists’
unwillingness to surrender power
be significant in connection to
events a few years later?

11. Quick Check!
 Why did the French have more Native American
allies?
 Which confederacy did the British form an alliance
with?
 Who created the Albany Plan of Union?
 Why wasn’t the Albany Plan of Union accepted?

12. Edward Braddock
 War was OFFICIALLY declared
in 1755 but several battles
occurred before this
 General Edward Braddock tried
to use European war tactics
(soldiers lining up in open fields)
against the French and Native
Americans
 Do you agree or disagree with
this decision?
 Washington warned against this
strategy but Braddock didn’t
listen
 1,000 soldiers and Braddock
himself were eventually killed

13. William Pitt
 War was declared on
both sides in 1756
 William Pitt was
appointed by the king to
be the Secretary of War
 Because of his
leadership and military
skill, things started to
turn around for the
British

14. Quick Check!
 Which British general refused to listen to
Washington’s advice?
 Which British Secretary of War turned things around
for the British?

15. The Battle of Quebec
 General James Wolfe was given
the difficult task of taking Quebec,
the capital of New France
 Analyze the map. Why would the
British want to take Quebec?
 Quebec was a walled city built on
steep cliffs (Who has the
advantage?)
 Quebec resisted the siege for
several months
 Wolfe was finally able to lead his
men to the Plains of Abraham, just
outside the city.
 Wolfe would take Quebec, ending

16. The Treaty of Paris (1763)
 Some fighting continued until 1760, when the British won
Montreal
 The Treaty of Paris (1763) finally ended the war
 Spain was involved in the peace talks (Why???)
 Britain had declared war on Spain as well in 1762
 Britain controlled New France, the Ohio Valley, and all
French lands east of the Mississippi River (New Orleans
was an exception)

17. Treaty of Paris (1763)

18. Results of the French and
Indian War
 France lost most of its colonies in the New World
 British territory doubled in size
 Great Britain tried to make the colonies pay for the
war debt and to support the new territory

19. Bell Ringer (do this on a separate sheet of
paper!)
 Twitter Post- In 140
characters or less,
describe the cause,
major battles/events,
and result of the French
and Indian War.

20. Extension Activity- Fort
Loudoun Infographic
 Work with your partner to
research the significance of
Fort Loudoun.
 Individually- Create an
infographic detailing Fort
Loudoun's significance
during the French and
Indian War
 An infographic is essentially
a mini-poster that uses
BOTH graphics and
information

21. Infographic Example

22. Your infographic should
include the following:
 Why was Fort Loudoun built?
 Where was it located?
 What role did the Cherokee play in the fort?
Describe/illustrate how their relationship with the British
changed.
 Describe/illustrate what happened after the Cherokee
and the British relationship deteriorated.
(make notes of these items as you do your research)

23. Quick Check!
 Why was Fort Loudoun built?

24. Quick Check!
 Where was it located?

25. Quick Check!
 What role did the Cherokee play at the fort?

26. Quick Check!
 What happened after the relationship between the
British and the Cherokee deteriorated?

27. Summarizer (do this on the same sheet of
paper as your bell ringer)
 Exit Slip- In one sentence, describe what happened
at Fort Loudoun