The French and Indian War was a military conflict between Great Britain and France over control of North America from 1754 to 1763. The war began in the Ohio Valley, where the British and French competed for control. The French had strong alliances with Native American tribes, giving them initial advantages. In 1763, the Treaty of Paris ended the war, ceding French North American territories to Britain. As a result of the war, tensions grew between the British and colonists.

1. The French and Indian War1754-1763 AKA:Seven Years War in EuropeThe French Call it:TheWAR OF CONQUEST!

4. BRITISH & NATIVE AMERICANSThe British viewed Natives as “SAVAGES” and stole Native American lands usually by force or false treaties. Native American tribes fought in defense and as a result, many colonists feared them. Yet, this did not deter westward expansion for more land. FRENCH & NATIVE AMERICANSThe relationship between the French and Native Americans was brotherly, accepting, many married and accepted tribal customs. FRENCH SAW NORTH AMERICA AS OPPORTUNITY FOR TRADE NOT COLONIZATION.The French engaged in the profitable fur trade in exchange Natives received European goods such as weapons.

7. What CURRENT EVENT topic is depicted?How is this cartoon similar to the relationshipbetween Natives and European settlers?

8. Which side would you ally with if youwere Native American? Stand up for French.Sit on floor for British.

9. HOW DO YOU PLAY KING OF THE HILL?

10. RIVALRYBRITAIN & FRANCE COMPETE FOR WORLD POWER!In North America, the British and French vie for Power over the Ohio River Valley (present day PA). French Forts in Ohio Valley stop colonists moving west. Initially, alliances with Native American Tribes tip the scales in favor of the French. 1756 WAR IS DECLARED!

11. 1754  The DRUMS OF WAR/ First ClashThe Ohio ValleyBritishFrenchFort Necessity Fort Duquesne *George Washington*Delaware & Shawnee

17. TURNING POINTS

18. 1763  Treaty of Paris

19. North America in 1763

20. EFFECTS…

21. “Could it not be contrived to send the Small Pox among those disaffected tribes of Indians? We must on this occasion use every stratagem in our power to reducethem.” -Letter from General Jeffrey Amherst.(1763)

22. What was Amherst’s strategy for dealing with the Native Americans? What type of warfare was used?

23. Colonists no longer identified themselves as British. They identified themselves by colony, i.e., Virginian. Make a prediction…What will the relationship between the British and colonists look like by the end of the war?