War In America and Beyond

Tuesday, October 23, 2007


Do now: Go to the thewarthatmadeamerica.org website.

In the center of the screen click on the LAUNCH THE INTERACTIVE TIMELINE

Click on 1753, Answer one of these questions in a complete paragraph

Compare and contrast the views that the English and French had about using the resources of North America for their own gain.

What advantages did the Native people have to gain by having both
the French and English as trading partners? What disadvantages could this bring to the Native people?

Due in 10 minutes

Reading Assignment 104-108




In response to the skirmishes between the French and British/American colonist and soldiers war broke out between the two rival European nations.

For hundreds of years before England and France had been rivals in Europe, this would be the first time that they would take their rivalry to America.

With the help of their Indian allies the French had the advantage in America. The Native people were skilled warriors when fighting in the thickly forested lands of America.

This skill became evident when the British and Americans were driven from the Ohio River Valley. Using guerrila tactics the French and Indians attacked British troops who knew only how to fight in the European fashion.

To counteract their defeat the British created a three part plan that would attack the French in their most vulnerable areas.

The first point of attack was once again the Ohio River Valley, the second would be the upper portion of New York while the third area was Novia Scotia in Canada.

To pay for the cost of the military operations in America the British asked the Americans to pay for part of the cost of the war.

Many Americans balked at this cost thinking that Great Britain should bear the full cost of the expense while the Americans would help with manpower and food supplies.

The first expedition against the French in the Ohio Valley was led General Braddock who was assisted by George Washington who was part of the colonial militia.

As the British approached the site of Ft Duquense (Pittsburgh) the Native American allies of the French warned the French of their approach.

With advance warning the French prepared to defend their fort from the superior English troops.

At first the British using European tactics were able to beat back the French, However once the Indian allies began using their forest tactics the British troops were soon defeated.

George Washington was right in the middle of the fight and was along side General Braddock when he was killed.

After Braddocks death Washington led the deafeated British and Americans out of Ohio and back to the Colonies.

Both sides now knew that this war would not be a short affair.

Homework: Complete the French and Indian War Guided Reading and Review WS

Due tomorrow Wednesday, October 24, 2007