Impact on Territory
Which areas did the British start expanding to after the war?
Land west of the Appalachian Mountains, including the Ohio River Valley.
What war ended in 1763 and changed the balance of power in North America?
The French and Indian War
What trade partner did the Native Americans lose after the war
The French
A young colonel who fought against the French and Native Americans
George Washington
What 2 powers were fighting in the French and Indian War?
France and Britain
What 1763 British policy attempted to limit colonies west of the Appalachian Mountains?
The Proclamation of 1763
This was an attempt to protect Native Americans by limiting settlements
Proclamation of 1763
Why did some Native American Nations resist British Rule?
British policies threatened their traditions, lands, and independence.
A chief who led a rebellion against the British in 1763
Chief Pontiac
What were the 2 main causes of the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley and Fur trade.
How did Britain's victory change Native American control of territory?
It left Britain as the dominant power over North America and led to increased pressure on land.
Pontiac's Rebellion
This "right" of the Native Americans was challenged when the British won the war:
Autonomy(the right to govern, rule, or make independent decisions)
What British Monarch was associated with the Proclamation of 1763?
King George III
When did the French and Indian War start and begin?
1754-1763
Why did the Proclamation of 1763 fail?
Many colonists ignored it and settled western land while Natives continued defending their territory.
What happened to Native American communities after the Proclamation of 1763 failed?
Conflicts over land, resources, and settlements increased leading to resistance and warfare.
What ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty/Peace of Paris of 1763
What 2 territories did the British gain from winning the war?
French Canada and Spanish Florida