The French and Indian WarThe French and Indian War

Round 2Round 2

I. Early Phase of F & I WarI. Early Phase of F & I War

A. War local to North America onlyA. War local to North America only B. Began w/ Washington’s defeatB. Began w/ Washington’s defeat C. The goal during this phase of the war C. The goal during this phase of the war

was to capture enemies forts.was to capture enemies forts.

II. The First World War? II. The First World War?

A. 1756 formal war declared between A. 1756 formal war declared between French and BritishFrench and British

B. Allies join both sidesB. Allies join both sides C. 1757 War extends to global scaleC. 1757 War extends to global scale

– 1. Asia1. Asia– 2. Europe2. Europe– 3. France was winning big around the globe3. France was winning big around the globe– 4. Left only 10,000 French troops in N.A.4. Left only 10,000 French troops in N.A.

III. Middle Phase 1758-1760III. Middle Phase 1758-1760

A. Tide TurnsA. Tide Turns B. William Pitt B. William Pitt

assumes control of assumes control of British forcesBritish forces

C. Assigns best C. Assigns best general and supplies to general and supplies to war effort in N.A.war effort in N.A.– 1. 1758 Amherst 1. 1758 Amherst

captures Louisburgcaptures Louisburg– 2. Seize Fort Duquesne 2. Seize Fort Duquesne

(rename Fort Pitt) (rename Fort Pitt)

IV. The Final Phase (1759-1763)IV. The Final Phase (1759-1763)

A. 1759 known as “Year of Victories”A. 1759 known as “Year of Victories” B. If British wanted to win they had to B. If British wanted to win they had to

capture Quebeccapture Quebec– 1. Capital set on Plains of Abraham1. Capital set on Plains of Abraham– 2. Was well defended2. Was well defended– 3. British Surprise French3. British Surprise French– 4. Win a bloody victory, September 18, 1759 4. Win a bloody victory, September 18, 1759

French surrender to British!French surrender to British!

Capture of Quebec 1759

V. The Treaty of Paris V. The Treaty of Paris

A. Fighting continues in Europe until 1763A. Fighting continues in Europe until 1763 B. Treaty of Paris ends War (known as the B. Treaty of Paris ends War (known as the

Seven Years War around the world)Seven Years War around the world)– 1. Marks end of French power in North 1. Marks end of French power in North

America.America.– 2. France gives up most lands in N.A.2. France gives up most lands in N.A.– 3. British control all land from Atlantic to 3. British control all land from Atlantic to

Mississippi River.Mississippi River.– 4.Spain gains land from Miss. River to Pacific.4.Spain gains land from Miss. River to Pacific.

North America as it

looked in 1753, Notice the amount of

land the English claim

Territory gained as a result of the Treaty of Paris 1763 (Florida was included as well, but that came from Spain!)

VI. Food for ThoughtVI. Food for Thought

1. What would have happened had the 1. What would have happened had the British not assisted the colonists in this British not assisted the colonists in this conflict?conflict?

2. What if Britain had lost the French and 2. What if Britain had lost the French and Indian War?Indian War?

3. What are some problems that may 3. What are some problems that may emerge from this conflict?emerge from this conflict?