French and Indian war

The French and Indian War

Monday September 28, 2020

Mrs. Godfrey-Vinson

Treaty of Paris

• After losing Quebec, the fate of New France was sealed. The British came out victorious and the war ended with the Treaty of Paris (1763). 

  
  

  As a result of the treaty, the British gained Canada and all French land east of the Mississippi River except New Orleans. 

  
  

Open Ended

What were the benefits and consequences of the war for both the British and French?

The Proclamation of 1763:

• This order prohibited, colonists from living west of the Appalachian Mountains, on Native American land. (King sent 10,000 troops to enforce.)

Ther Proclamation continued.

• For the British, the proclamation had several advantages. It helped keep peace between Native Americans and settlers since Native Americans were unhappy about losing the war and land. It also kept colonists near the Atlantic Coast, where British authority was stronger.

The Proclamation:

• Finally, it allowed Britain to control westward expansion and the fur trade in the region.  This angered the colonists who wanted to settle west and created tension with the British..

The Declaratory Act of 1766:

• Stated that Parliament had the right to tax and make decisions for the British colonies “in all cases.” Needed money for debt. The colonist were angry and it created a lot of tension. 

Hot Topic: Open discussion

Why would the colonists be mad at these British policies?

Some Consequences of the war:

• Sugar Act (1764)

  Lowered the tax on 

  the molasses the colonists imported. The British hoped this change would convince the colonists to pay the tax instead of smuggling. The act also allowed officers to seize goods from accused smugglers without going to court.

  
  

• The sugar act angered many colonists and they believed this and other new laws violated their rights. 

More consequences: The Stamp Act

• Stamp Act (1765) 

  This law taxed almost all printed materials. Newspapers, wills, and even playing cards needed a stamp to show that the tax had been paid. Colonists were outraged and boycotted the Act and convinced British businessmen to get it repealed.

• Samuel Adams started the Sons of Liberty to protest.

• They argued that only their own assemblies could tax them.

Open Ended

Why would the British be mad at the British policies?

The Death of John Wolfe

After a battle lasting less than one hour, the French fled. Wolfe, who had been wounded twice  battle, died of a third wound, but not before he knew Quebec had lost to his troops. 

More about John Wolfe:

• Major General James Wolfe was one of Britain's most famous commanders during the French and Indian/Seven Years' War (1754 to 1763)

The Battle of Quebec

• also called Battle of the Plains of Abraham, (September 13, 1759), in the French and Indian War, decisive defeat of the French under the marquis de Montcalm by a British force led by Maj. Gen. James Wolfe

Multiple Choice

Who did the Proclamation Act of 1763 do?

• prohibited colonists from moving North of the Appalachians.

• Prohibited colonists from moving West of the Appalachians.

• Prohibited colonists from moving East of the Appalachians.

Multiple Choice

Was the war costly?

• No

• Yes

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