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After quietly taking your seat, take out your
binder and turn to the Bellringer section!!
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What are the three
regions of the first 13
colonies?
What is one word you
would use to describe
how the colonists felt
after England would
pass a Navigation Act?
In your own words,
define mercantilism.
7th Grade American History
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Colonies bursting with citizens
Grown from just 50,000 to over a million
colonists in just 100 years
Why is this???
Americans had more freedom to run their own
country than any other country in Europe; very
attractive selling point
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As colonies grow,
colonists dream of
moving west past the
Appalachian
Mountains
Wanted to move to
the Ohio River Valley
Both Britain and
France claimed this
region
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Land was controlled
by French fur traders
for the most part
French forts built
deep in Ohio River
Valley
British continued to
build forts deep into
territory
What next???
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France drives British forces out of Ohio River
Valley Territory, with the help of the Native
Americans
Why did the Native Americans side with the
French?
The French wanted to trade furs
 French were less imposing than British colonies
 Some French even followed Native American
customs
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British fear that they will
lose land they had
already claimed, or even
worse, lose the colonies
all together.
A young 22-year-old
Virginian was sent to
tell the French they were
trespassing and to leave
the Ohio River Valley
George Washington
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French refuse to leave, ignore the British and
George Washington aka GW
Governor of Virginia gives GW 150 troops and
orders him to build a fort in French Territory
near Pittsburg
French had already built Fort Dusquene on the
spot…
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GW builds fort nearby;
Fort Necessity
Decides to attack French
Drastically outnumbered,
loses miserably, forced to
surrender
Even though he was
defeated, GW still
becomes national hero for
striking first blow
Start of French and Indian
War
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British sent 1,400 troops led by General
Edward Braddock to combat the French
GW volunteered to assist Braddock
Warned the general that Britain’s fighting style
would not work in the wilderness
Braddock ignored GW, and guess what
happened…?
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General Braddock
and troops attacked
by French and
Native Americans
firing behind trees
Over 1,000 killed,
including Braddock
News of loss
reaches Europe,
start of Seven Years
War
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British struggled for several years while French
and the Native Americans used knowledge of
Ohio River Valley to their advantage
British keep financing war in America, building
lots of debt
(Important for the future!)
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Tide of war
changes when
British General
James Wolfe
captures Quebec
(Canada!)
Gave British
sizeable
advantage
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French and British sign the Treaty of Paris,
officially ending the wars in Europe and
America
Terms
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Gave Canada to Britain
British also gained all French lands east of the
Mississippi River, except for New Orleans and two
other port cities
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Colonists start to
move westward to
settle new lands
Things have never
looked better for the
colonists!
So what’s next??...
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After you have taken your seat, take out your
binder and something to write with. The only
things out should be your binder and a writing
utensil.
Turn to the “Bellringer” section of your
binder…
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“United States History” book, pg. 96
Answer the two “Geography Skills” questions
at the bottom of the map.
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Patriots
Loyalists
Allies
Militia
Repeal
Boycott
Independence
Petition
Traitors
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After taking your seat, get out your binder and
turn to the notes section. NOT BELLRINGER,
your notes section.
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Study your colonial notes!!
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Q: Why did the British colonists want to move
west?
A: More land, colonies were too crowded, more
freedom
Q: Where did the colonists want to move to,
specifically?
A: Into the Ohio River Valley
Q: Who were the major powers fighting over this
land? Allies?
A: Major powers – Britain, France. Allies –
colonists, Native Americans
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Q: Why did the Native Americans side with the
French?
A: Lass intimidating, willing to trade, follow
customs
Q: Which event started the French and Indian
War? Leader?
A: Fort Necessity, GW!
Q: Who was General Braddock? How did he
respond to GW’s advice?
A: English general, sent to fight French. Gets
slaughtered by French and Indians!
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Q: What was the turning point in the French
and Indian War for the British?
A: General James Wolfe captures Quebec
(Canada)!
Q: What document signified the end of the
French and Indian War, and what year was it
signed?
A: Treaty of Paris, 1763
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What’s an Act in
American History?
It’s a Law!
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Navigation Acts
Proclamation of 1763
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Declaratory Act
Townshend Acts
Tea Act
Coercive Acts
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Exit Ticket
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Name two acts you learned about during the station
work, and describe how the colonists reacted to each
act.
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Finish Act Worksheet