September 8, 2010

Essential Question: How did the British gain French territory in North America?

Objectives: Discover how the British become more dependent on the money coming from the Colonies.

Learn how the French and Indian War was a leading cause to the American Revolution.

Listen to the details of the Seven Years War.

Homework: Write a paragraph summarizing the causes of the French and Indian War

Seven Year’s War Summary1754-1763

-The conflict was fought between Austria and it’s allies

France, Sweden and Russia against Prussia (North

Germany) and Great Britain.

The cause of war is complicated because Austria desired to re conquer territory lost in a recent European War.

These battles were very bloody but resulted in just stalemates with no winner

War in America from 1754-1763

War in India

War was fought between East Indian Company Soldiers and French Soldiers.

Robert Clive defeated French and Indian allies while being outnumber in every battle by 3 to 1.

The End of the War

The Treaty of Paris of 1763 changed the shape of power in the world.

France gave up Canada and Ohio Valley

France was kicked out of India

-European Map does not change until 1796.

-Makes Great Britain the ultimate colonial power in the world.

A total of 1,400,000 people died in the World’s first World War