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The French & Indian War Notes

Which famous American gained recognition during the French & Indian War? Who was fighting on the side of the French? The Facts• The French and Indian War ( - ) was a conflict between the

French and British over control of the west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• Many Native American groups joined forces with the French, which is why American colonists called it the French and Indian War (it is known as the______ ___ in other countries).

• The colonists, including young military leader , helped the British win the war against the French.

• (1763) ended the French and Indian War, removing French claim to North America.

• Britain gained all of North America east of the Mississippi River and Spain gained Louisiana, including New Orleans.

• After the war, American colonists were very proud to be British and hopeful for the future. However, Britain was in great debt.

Effects of the French & Indian WarThe French & Indian War changed the relationship between Britain & the American colonists:

Colonists were excited about the possibility of new in the west now that the French were gone

Colonists learned new fighting tactics from the _____________________________.

Parliament expected the to help pay for the war More decisions would now be made by the because

the Colonists did not have a general assembly.Other problems strained the relationship between Britain & the colonists after the war: • The expensive British was not removed from America• The Ottawa (NAs), led by , attacked frontier

settlers who flooded into the Ohio Valley.• Britain had to spend more money defending colonists in the frontier.• The Proclamation of 1763- colonists from

moving across the Appalachian Mountains• -Colonists were angry because this limited their ability to gain new land• -Colonists were angry that this decision was made by Parliament & not in

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• The French & Indian War brought an end to & began parliamentary sovereignty. Colonists no longer had freedom to expand as they liked and trade with who they wanted.

• English officials assumed that Parliament must have ultimate authority over ALL laws & taxes. Corrupt tax collector were everywhere, mistreating the colonists.

• New taxes & laws were passed without asking colonial assemblies • As Britain assumed more , the colonists tried to

hang onto the power of their colonial assemblies. • This shift would prove to be the beginning of the long road towards colonial

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