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Chapter 5

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LESSON PLAN

conflict in the colonies

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1. WARM UP

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colonial life

Colonial life was made up of 3 social classes. Social classes determined where people sat in church, what type of job you had, what type of education you recieved.

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The GREAT AWAKENING

Scripture had a major impact on the Colonist. Many could quote scripture, and almost everyone accepted its teachings. During the Great Awakening, the Bible transformed many lives. The title itself refers to selections from the Bible.

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The French and Indian War was the bloodiest American war in the 18th century. It was a continuation of England and Frances power struggles and also known as The Seven Years War.

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Improve the understanding the French & Indian War

Understand the geography of the French & Indian War

Understand the French & British ad/disadvantages at the start of the war

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3. INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

FRENCH & INDIAN WAR

At the outset of 1700s, France and Britain were the two leading European powers. Both nations were actively involved in expanding their territories and building overseas empires. By establishing new colonies, they hoped to increase their wealth and power. The intense rivalry between the two lead to a series of wars.

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fRENCH & INDIAN WAR

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Wars between France & Britian

Between 1689 and 1763, the rivalry between France and Britian led to four wars. The first three began in Europe and spread to America. The results of the these three wars were indecisive. Neither side could gain an upper hand. The fourth war, however, decided who would control the North American continetn. In this last war, unlike the earlier three, fighting began in America. Europeans named it the Seven Years' War. In America, where it began in 1754, it was called the French and Indian War because the French and some Indians joined forces agains the British and colonist.

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FRENCH & BRITISH CLAIMS

North America was important to both the French and the British. The British settled along the Atlantic coast and the French also settled near the Mississippi Ricer. Both claimed the whole continent. Both wanted to control fur trade and the rich fishing regions.

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ADvantages & Disadvantages

The French had many advantages against the British at the start of the war, like a unified government but despite these advantages the French weaknesses such as vast territory made it difficult to control the outcome of the war.

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ADvantages & disadvantages

The British too had befriended some Native American tribes, had a large population of colonist, they also had the largest navy in the world, but their major weakness was lack of unity in government.

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The French used a style of fighting that was very effective in the wilderness. They hid behind trees and brush, ready to ambush the British. This approach was called guerrilla warfare. In contrast, the British used the European style of fighting, they marched into battle dressed in full uniform, making them easy targets.

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MILITARY TACTICS

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Albany plan of union

In June 1754 delegates from several American Colonies and Iroquois chiefs met in Albany, NY to bring unity to the colonies and gain Iroquois support. The proposal, mostly written by Benjamin Franklin is called The Albany Plan of Union. It called for creations of a grand council consisting of representatives from each colony. It also recommended that Britian appoint a president for the colonies.

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george washington

The first major British action in the war was an attempt to capture Fort Duquesne. General Edward Braddock took 1500 British soldiers and 1000 Virigina militiamen and marched from VA to the fort. George Washington an aide, tried in vain to warn Braddock that the French and Indians would not fight in the open like they did in Europe. They were ambushed six miles from the fort on July 9, 1755. Read the letter from Washington to his mother, dated July 18, 1755.

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QUIZ

George washingtons letter to mom

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Talk quietly with your partner

The French had about nine hundred men at the battle. Why do you think Washington underestimated their numbers? How does his mistake affect our opinion of the British?

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TREATY OF PARIS

In 1760 the British captured Montreal. This ended the struggle for claim to North America. Battles continued in Europe until 1763. The Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War in 1763. France surrendered its claim to all territory east of the Mississippi, including New Orleans. Britian gained control of Canada and received Florida from Spain. To compensate for the loss of Florida France gave Spain the territory west of the Mississippi known as Louisiana Territory.

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Pre-War Claims

circa 1750

French and British Claims in North America Locate the Rivers, Major Cities, and Forts by scrolling over the icons on the map.