French & Indian War
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Stefanie Mecklenburg
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French & Indian War
What is it all about and why was it fought?
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Colony Growth
Throughout the 1600 and 1700s, more and more people were moving into the English colonies. Overtime, the colonies became crowded and colonists desired more land. Many moved west into a region called the backcountry. As the colonies continued expanding westward into the Ohio River Valley, a problem arose. 2 groups already claimed this land as their own, the French and the Native Americans.
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French & Indian War Fast Facts
The conflict lasted 9 years
The war officially lasted 7 years from 1756-1763
The British were fighting against the French & Indians who teamed up and worked together as allies.
The British ended up winning the war, but they faced HUGE debts as a result of it.
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Multiple Choice
Why was the French & Indian War fought?
A.
British were made at the Natives.
B.
It was fought because a famous leader was killed.
C.
It was fought to gain land.
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It was fought because they were mad at King George III.
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Multiple Select
Check all boxes that are true.
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The French fought against the Indians during the French & Indian War.
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The war officially lasted 7 years.
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The British won the French & Indian War.
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There were nine years of conflict.
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Multiple Choice
How many years did the French & Indian War officially last?
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5 years
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9 years
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7 years
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10 years.
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The Proclamation of 1763
This was King George's official announcement stating that colonists were not allowed to move westward onto the newly won land.
This land would be reserved for the Native Americans in order to prevent future conflicts with the tribes.
Colonists were ANGRY because they had just finished 7 years of fighting in order to gain this land and expand into its territories.
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Multiple Choice
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
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It was a new tax on the colonists.
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It was an announcement stating that each colonist would receive 3 acres of land.
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It was an announcement stating that colonists couldn't settle on the newly won land.
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It was a new law which required colonists to register for plots of land.
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Open Ended
If you were a British colonist living in the 13 colonies, how would you have reacted to The Proclamation of 1763? Please explain your answer.
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