Who Fought?
This war involved Britain, France, and Native American allies fighting over land in North America.
The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War began because two European nations wanted the same...
Land.
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This early British defeat showed that fighting in North America required new strategies.
Braddock's Defeat.
After the war, this country became the most powerful empire in North America.
Great Britain
After the French and Indian War, what happened to British land?
It expanded.
In the French and Indian War, Native American nations often joined this European country.
France
This valuable region caused tension because it had fertile land and important trade routes.
The Ohio River Valley
This British leader sent more troops and money to the colonies, changing the course of the war.
William Pitt
As a result of the war, Britain gained large amounts of land in this region.
Canada and all French territory east of the Mississippi River.
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This river became a major boundary after the war.
The Mississippi River.
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Although the war is called the French and Indian War, this group also played a major role by fighting alongside Britain in North America.
The Iroquois
Economic competition over this industry increased conflict between Britain and France.
The Fur Trade.
The British victory at this city weakened French control in North America.
Quebec
Winning the war caused Britain to face this major problem.
Debt.
This area did NOT become British territory after the war.
Land WEST of the Mississippi River.
This group hoped alliances would help protect their land from expanding settlements.
The Native Americans
This long-standing rivalry in Europe eventually spread to North America.
Hint: Who doesn't like who?
Britain vs. France
This agreement officially ended the French and Indian War in 1763.
The Treaty of Paris (1763).
This growing issue developed between Britain and the colonies after the war.
Conflict over taxes and control.
After the French and Indian War, this European power controlled most of the land east of the Mississippi River.
Great Britain
This political cartoon encouraged colonial unity during the French and Indian War.
"Join or Die"
Benjamin Franklin supported colonial cooperation through this plan.
Albany Plan of Union.
A person concerned about losing trade opportunities in the Ohio River Valley would most likely be this.
A French Fur Trader.
A speaker upset about European fighting disrupting their homeland would most likely be this.
Native American
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Explain how the outcome of the French and Indian War directly led to both the failure of the Albany Plan of Union and increased tension between Britain and the American colonies.
The war showed the colonies needed to cooperate (reason for the Albany Plan), but many colonies still refused to unite. Britain’s victory created heavy debt. To pay off the debt, Britain increased taxes and control over the colonies. These actions angered colonists and increased tensions.