French and Indian War, Slides of French

Download French and Indian War and more Slides French in PDF only on Docsity! FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR Why was it called the French and Indian War?  Because the British and their American allies were fighting against the French and their Indian allies. What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?  A rivalry between the French and the British over control of land in North America What area did the French and English both claim was theirs? The Ohio River Valley What was the “Albany Plan of Union” and whose idea was it?  A plan drawn up by Benjamin Franklin  Called for a grand council of delegates form each colony, all elected by colonial legislatures, to unite and form a permanent union of the colonies.  The council was to be headed by a delegate appointed by the king. (to avoid multiple governors) What advantage did the French have with their style of combat?  They hid behind rocks and trees and used the land and the element of surprise  The British were used to fighting in open spaces in straight lines at organized battles Name 2 famous Americans who survived the worst of the British defeats.  Daniel Boone, a famous frontiers man  George Washington, Revolutionary War hero and first president of the United States Who became Britain’s Prime Minister in 1757?  William Pitt, Pittsburgh was named after this Prime Minister after the French and Indian War What was the capital of New France?  The capital of New France was Quebec  New France is the present day country of Canada What is the definition of siege?  Siege – an enemy force is surrounded, trapped, and without access to fresh supplies Who was the general that commanded the British troops in their siege of Quebec? General James Wolfe, took siege of Quebec in September 12, 1759 After the siege of Quebec the French surrendered to the British How did the American Colonists feel about the French and Indian War?  They were worried because they actually saw for themselves how weak the British were  Some were even demanding to be led by colonial officers instead of English officers What 2 impressions were left on the American Colonists about the British after the French and Indian War?  They lost respect for British military power  The British did not treat them with the proper respect and held a different value system than they did  They felt that there was no reason why they could not govern themselves on their own