APUSH:Chapter 6 “ The French and Indian War” (a.k.a- The Seven Years War)

How was the relationship between the French and (Huron) American Indians? Why?

Good relationship, because of the fur trade.

What are some characteristics of the New France (Canada) government?

- Controlled by the King

- Autocratic (ruled by a dictator)

- NO elective representatives

- NO just by trial (unlike the English colonies)

• Autocratic (ruled by a dictator)

• NO elective representatives

• NO just by trial

( unlike the English colonies)

What was the most valuable resource in New France?

Beaver (for the fur trade)

What 2 "things" decimated the American Indians in New France?

-Diseases

- Alcohol ("firewater")

• Alcohol ("firewater")

Which area in North America became the biggest dispute between France and England?

The Ohio Valley

What was rhetorical year+long-range goal of the Albany Congress? How were colonies represented at the Albany Congress?

1754. Purpose: Unity to defend against the French.Only 12 delegates from 7/13 colonies.

Only 12 delegates from 7/13 colonies.

What was the name of Ben Franklin's famous colonial cartoon? What was the purpose of it?

"Join or die". Purpose:If the colonists don't unite against the FRENCH they will die. (French and Indian War)

Which battle was the turning point for the English during the French+ Indian War? Year?

Battle of Quebec-1759: British Win:

Which country became the dominant power after the Treaty of Paris 1763? Dominant naval power?

Great Britain

Name 2 problems that arose between the British and Americans during the French and Indian War?

-Friction between English officers and the colonists

-British did not recognize any American above the rank of Captain

- British insults towards the colonists:"dirtiest, most contemptible, cowardly dogs"

-British did not recognize any American above the rank of Captain

• British insults towards the colonists:"dirtiest, most contemptible, cowardly dogs"

Describe Pontiac's rebellion in 1763.

Ottawa Chief Pontiac led a violent campaign against the British in the Ohio Valley (West of the Appalachian Mountains). Killed 2,000 colonists.

What was the proclamation of 1763?

British law prohibiting settlement of the area WEST of the Appalachian mountains. (In response to Pontiac's rebellion)

How did Americans respond to the Proclamation of 1763?

Angered, defied Britain and still went West.

Who did France have conflicts with?

The English

Who did France ally with?

The Spanish

What did America look like before the French and Indian War?

BEFORE

What did America look like after the French and Indian War?

AFTER