French & Indian War vs the British

Gen Edward Braddock

Br. Thought the Fr. were going to take control of the continent At 1st – the colonist fought w/o the help of

Britain1754 – British Gov’t decides to send Gen

Edward Braddock to drive Fr out of ORV1755 – Braddock & 1,400 red coats & some

blue coated militia march to Ft Duquesne

Gen Edward Braddock

GW is Braddock’s aideGW tells Braddock to NOT march in rows &

columnsNat Am & Fr ambush Braddock Braddock is killed GW takes troops back to VA

7 Years War

New war in EuropeBr (& Prussia) declares war on Fr.Prussia fights FrBr fights FR in Caribbean & N America

William Pitt

• Pitt – Sec of state – Prime Minister• Oversaw the war from Br.• He decides Br would pay for supplies needed

in the war• After war – tells colonist THEY have to pay

with taxes to pay for Fr & Indian war.

William Pitt not to be confused with Brad!

Treaty of Paris 1763

• Ends the French & Indian vs British War• Ends France as a major power in N America

Proclamation of 1763

• KG III declares the Appalachian Mountains the temporary western boundary for the colonies

• Creates tension between Britain and Colonists