French and Indian War

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The French and Indian War

(Seven Years War)

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Cause of French & Indian War

Study the map and describe one cause of the French and Indian War?

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Causes of French & Indian War

From the Diagram, list two causes of the French and Indian War?

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The French and Indian Wars are Combination of Wars

The Seven Years War

King William's War

Queen Anne’s War

King George’s War

The French and Indian War

Remember, rivalries in Europe always spill over into the Colonies.

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General Braddock to the Rescue

Mission: To rid the Ohio Valley of the French Invaders.

Strength: 1400 British Regulars; smaller number of Colonial Militia

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Braddock “halted to level every mole hill and to erect bridges over every brook by which means we were four days getting twelve miles” (Washington)

Braddock’s Dilemma: Tried to fight a European style war in the wilderness of Pennsylvania.

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Braddock’s force is routed and retreats in disarray. During the battle on July 9th Braddock is mortally wounded. Braddock dies and is buried in the middle of the road he built and the remainder of his army marches over him to hide the grave from the French and their allies.

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Braddock's Misson

Failed to secure Ft. Duquesne.

Suffered over 1000 Casualties, including himself.

Washington to the rescue again.

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Britain Declares War on France

Alliance with Prussia.

Prussia v France and its Allies in Europe.

Britain fought France in the Caribbean, India, and North America.