Step-by-step explanation:
lead colonial troops to evict the french in 1754
- his troops attacked and defeated a small french force
- forced to surrender when the french counterattacked
- his defeat touched off a world war that led from america to europe, asia, africa, and the west indies
french and indian war
war fought from 1754 to 1763 in which britain and its colonies defeated france and its indian allies, gaining control of eastern north america
- in europe this was called the 7 years war
Pontiac's rebellion
uprising in 1763 by indians in the great lakes region
- goal was to weaken the british and lure the french back into north america
- failed to capture the 3 largest and strongest british posts: detriot, niagra,and fort pitt
proclamation of 1763
- declaration by the british king ordering all colonists to remain east of the appalachian mountains
- british troops were too few to restrain the thousands of colonists pushing forward
Albany plan of union
benjamin franklins 1754 proposal to create one government for the 13 colonies
- unite under british rule and cooperate with each other during war
- would include delegates from each colony
- no colonies accepted in fear of losing their own autonomy (decisions)
Why do you think French and British colonists in the Americas fought in the wars of their home countries?
British colonists con- sidered themselves British citizens, just as French colonists were citizens of France. Therefore, although colonists lived far from their home country, they believed it their duty to support that country.
How did the French and British differ in their efforts to gain control in North America?
The British, who were present in large numbers, sometimes treated the Native Americans harshly and allowed settlers to take Native American lands. However, the French, with fewer settlers, wanted the Native Americans as allies. They treated the Native Americans with respect and established only small forts in Native American territories.
What can you infer from the fact that the British were unable to enforce the Proclamation of 1763?
that they did not have good control over their colonies
How did Great Britain's wars with France affect the American colonies?
The colonists were drawn into these wars, but benefited when areas that
had been occupied by the French were opened for western settlement. However, the wars eventually led Britain to pass several laws raising taxes and limiting western settlement, putting a strain on the colonial relationship
Rangers
colonists who acted as scouts and soldiers for britain during its conflicts with france