Chapter 5 Flashcards
What caused the French and Indian War (1754-1763), or the Seven Years War?
Both great Britain and France were competing to be the dominant empire in the area around the Ohio River, and settlers originally start the fight, but armies of the countries jump in (First real world war). The war broke out in 1754, between British settlers and French (plus Indians), and natives liked the French more because they were kinder.
Why did the French dominate in early months of the French and Indian war?
French have a unitary gov structure so only 1 person in charge of the entire settlement, for the colonies, there are 13 and there is not much communication between them, and sending money. British colonies that don’t border disputed regions aren’t willing to contribute $ and men because they don’t have any reason to care. French have aid of Native Americans with knowledge of the land. British troops / commanders are using traditional tactics of warfare; the French and Native Americans are utilizing guerilla warfare tactics
What was the Albany plan?
Ben Franklin proposed the Albany plan, because colonists really did not want to lose. Said each colony should send representative to an intercolonial council, the King will appoint a president to oversee the council and they will govern all affairs concerning the War, they would also have jurisdiction over “Indian Affairs”. Rejected by the Crown and colonial legislative branches bc the crown didn’t want colonies running it, and states don’t care.
Published the very first political cartoon, join or die.
How did England win the French and Indian War?
England got new Prime minister who spends a lot of money, so they sent additional troops over (45000) to aid colonists (in 1757) and many Native American tribes decided to stop fighting alongside the French (1758). In order to pay for everything, they are dramatically increasing taxes (in Britain 26x taxes in England vs colonies). Colonists and the British finally start winning battles in 1760.
