The War
Which two nations fought for control of North America?
England and France
Why did the English settlers move west?
They wanted more farmland and opportunities.
What was the main business the French wanted to protect?
The fur trade.
What did the tribes want from the Europeans and what did they trade for it?
Tribes traded furs to get European goods like guns and cloth.
What mountains did the King of England use as a border for his new line?
Appalachian Mountains
What was the name of the war?
The French and Indian War or The Seven Years War
How did English settlers make most of their money?
Agriculture and cash crops
Who did the French have long-standing trade ties with?
Native Americans (Indigenous Tribes)
Why did the tribes need the forests?
Tribes needed forests to hunt deer and rabbits for food and fur for trade.
What is the name of the law that was issued by the King of England after the war?
The Proclamation of 1763
Why was there a war for this region?
It was rich in natural resources and had valuable rivers for transportation and trade.
Why were the English settlers angry at the King?
Settlers felt they earned the land because they fought in the war and many already settled there.
When the English moved into their trade areas, how did the French strengthen their presence?
The French built forts and alliances.
What did the tribes need the land for besides hunting?
To survive, tribes needed land to grow their own crops.
What did the settlers do after the law was passed?
Because they were angry, many settlers chose to ignore the law.