The French and
Indian War
I will discover what was the cause and
outcome of the French and Indian war. My
goal is_______________________.
New france and its
colonies
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In 1608, France claimed New France, which in now Canada
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First settlement in New France was Quebec
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Most settlers in New France were fur traders
The Differences between new france and
the american colonies
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Settlers had to work as the king told them
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Most settlers were men and friendly with the Indians
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Catholics were the only ones allowed in New France
The french and english become
enemies
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France built forts along the Ohio River to protect their claim from the
English colonists
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English began cutting down trees to build homes and the French
became angry because the animals they hunted for fur lived in those
trees
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The French and Indians starting attacking English settlements to
protect their land. The French would kill the men and the Indians
would kill the women and children or take them captive.
The french and indian war
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Virginian, George Washington took a message to the French officer at
Fort Le Boeuf to leave them alone, but the French officer refused
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George Washington leads a small army to the Ohio River to force the
French off the land
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The French defeated Washington and his men
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1754 the French and Indian War began
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Between 1689 and 1763 the French and and British battled in 4 four
against each other hoping to take control of the New World
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French and Indian War lasted from 1754-1763
help arrives from
england
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General Edward Braddock with troops from England helped in this
war
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Colonists volunteered in the war
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wore red uniforms
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English did not hid behind rocks they fought in the open
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The Indians and French hid behind rocks and trees for protection
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The English were ambushed
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Braddock was wounded and the British ran away
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Washington encouraged them to keep fighting
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The British lost the battle
Victories Come At last
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Another group of British troops were sent from England and they
were finally able to drive the French away from the Ohio Valley
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The British were making plans to capture New France from the
French.
The French and Indian
war ends
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The British climbed silently through the night to surprise the French
in Quebec. The French had to surrender and the British claimed the
territory of New France
The Importance of the
French and Indian War
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England was the most powerful country in America
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Colonists gained experience in fighting in wars, which will be
important for the Revolutionary War
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George Washington was a hero and will soon become a leader
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More colonist were moving to the Ohio Valley. America had more
room to grow
Chapter 9 Review
What did France call its land in the New World?
What was the first settlement in New France?
Did the Indians help the British or the French during the French and
Indian War?
When was the French and Indian War fought?
To What French fort did Washington take a message to?
Why did England almost lose the war?
What city did the British attack to force the French to surrender?
Who won the French and Indian War?
What were four important results of the French and Indian War?
Chapter 9 Quiz
Why did England almost lose the war?
What city did the British attack to force the French to surrender?
Who won the French and Indian War?
What were four important results of the French and Indian War?
What did France call its land in the New World?
What was the first settlement in New France?
Did the Indians help the British or the French during the French and Indian War?
When was the French and Indian War fought?
To What French fort did Washington take a message to?