unit 6: foreign policy lesson 6.1: causes and effects of the french and indian war

UNIT 6: FOREIGN POLICYLESSON 6.1: CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR

FOREIGN POLICY

FOCUS OF STUDY

In this unit we will focus on our nations early struggles in regard to our standing with England, France, and Spain.

LEARNING ACTIVITY

The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was the North American theater of the world wide 7 Years War. The War was fought between the colonies of British North America and New France, with both sides supported by military units of their parent countries of Great Britain and France, as well as Native American Allies.

With a partner, google “causes” of the French and Indian War. Work with your partner to determine the 3 main causes of the conflict.

AP 1:SILENT GRAFFITI – CAUSES OF THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR

A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE CAUSES OF THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR

The final Colonial War (1689-1763) was the French and Indian War, which is the name given to the American theater of a massive conflict involving Austria, England, France, Great Britain, Prussia, and Sweden called the Seven Years War. The conflict was played out in Europe, India, and North America. In Europe, Sweden , Austria, and France were allied to crush the rising power of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. The English and the French battled for colonial domination in North America.

LEARNING ACTIVITY

With your same partner, Google “Effects of the French and Indian War. Determine with your partner the main 3 effects

AP 2 SILENT GRAFFITI EFFECTS

CRASH COURSE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0qbzNHmfW0

AP 3

A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE EFFECTS OF THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR

The English did ultimately come to dominate the colonial outposts, but at a cost so staggering that the resulting debt nearly destroyed the English government. It was that debt that caused the escalation of tensions leading to the Revolutionary War.

HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=VUQ5SZEXJNC&LIST=PLY5FJ6M3BFIWW8UR0_IIGYTBGSQUGYTS9 How many causes were on your list? What are the 4 effects of the French and

Indian War? 1. 2. 3. 4.

ACTIVITY

The French and Indian War: The First World War

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LEARNING LOG

IN YOUR JOURNAL, REFLECT ON WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED ABOUT THE CAUSES OF THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR, AND ITS EFFECT ON OUR NATION.

1) What caused the French and Indian War? 2) What is the significance of the Albany Plan

of Union? 3) How did the French and Indian War impact

the development our nation?