French & Indian War vs the British
Gen Edward Braddock
Br. Thought the Fr. were going to take control of the continent At 1st – the colonist fought w/o the help of
Britain1754 – British Gov’t decides to send Gen
Edward Braddock to drive Fr out of ORV1755 – Braddock & 1,400 red coats & some
blue coated militia march to Ft Duquesne
Gen Edward Braddock
GW is Braddock’s aideGW tells Braddock to NOT march in rows &
columnsNat Am & Fr ambush Braddock Braddock is killed GW takes troops back to VA
7 Years War
New war in EuropeBr (& Prussia) declares war on Fr.Prussia fights FrBr fights FR in Caribbean & N America
William Pitt
• Pitt – Sec of state – Prime Minister• Oversaw the war from Br.• He decides Br would pay for supplies needed
in the war• After war – tells colonist THEY have to pay
with taxes to pay for Fr & Indian war.
William Pitt not to be confused with Brad!
Treaty of Paris 1763
• Ends the French & Indian vs British War• Ends France as a major power in N America
Proclamation of 1763
• KG III declares the Appalachian Mountains the temporary western boundary for the colonies
• Creates tension between Britain and Colonists