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AMERICA AT WAR (French and Indian War) What were the causes of the war? What attempts were made beforehand to prevent war? The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years’ War, was fought in North America between Great Britain and France for control of the colonies in North America between 1754-1763. Both Britain and France claimed large territories in North America. One common territory was the Ohio River. The British worried that the French would invade and limit their expansion to the west (Dreier, 2019). The French already establish trades within the Ohio Valley and attempted to build military strongholds, such as Fort Duquesne, to intimidate the British and keep them out (Shultz, 2018). The Virginians were speculating on lands west of the French forts and retaliated against the French forts by building Fort Necessity nearby. The Virginians sent George Washington to intimidate the French from building more forts. On May 28, 1754, Washington attacked the French soldiers who were in a small encampment, beginning the War. On July 3, 1754, after the attack of the French from Fort Duquesne, Washington surrendered Fort Necessity. He was allowed back to Virginia as long as they did not return to the Ohio Valley territory for one year (Dreier, 2019). Describe the general course of the war (major battles, leader decisions, significant events). What was the turning point for victory or defeat? The French and Indian War firs started with the British arriving in North America, who were sent by the British General, Edward Braddock, to conquer Fort Duquesne. However, the French and Indian force defeated Braddock’s British regulars and colonial troops. In 1755, the British had a victory in Nova Scotia and fought off an attack from the French and Native Americans in New York at the Battle of Lake George. These were the few victories the British

had until 1758 (French and Indian War, 2018). In 1757, William Pitt took over the British government and sent the best generals to lead the war against the French. In 1758, the Lenni Lenapes and the Algonquian people, withdrew with support from the French. It left Fort Duquesne open for attack; the British attacked it successfully and renamed it after their leader, William Pitt (Dreier, 2019). Pitt sent General James Wolfe to attack the city of Quebec in 1759 as the decisive battle approached. If the British took over the city, they would win the war. The Battle of the Plains of Abraham was a turning point for the French. It effectively ended their stronghold in North America (Dreier, 2019). The fight ended in North America in 1760 after the British took Montreal. How does the home front respond to this war? Discuss some of the opportunities and challenges American society faced during the war. During the French and Indian War, three to four women were allowed in each company. They were to work as nurses or laundresses. Some women also were also doing various work for the army, such as working with Indian traders or Native Americans (Meinert, 2018). Women also faced harsh punishments if they did not follow military orders. During battles, women were ordered to remain in the barracks and attend all the men at work. The officer in charge would determine the duties for the women, such as who could follow the army, the activities they were allowed to do, the work that was required and who will complete the work, and what they were able to sell and who was allowed to sell it (Dennison, 2018). Life with the army was not easy for the women. What were the outcomes of the war? Explain the significant changes or results that follow the war. How does this war contribute to the creation of an American identity? (200 words)

Three years after the war ended in North America, the Treaty of Paris (1763) ended the French control in Canada, and they gave their land east of the Mississippi River to Great Britain. After Great Britain won the war, the British government had more territory than it could control and doubled their national debt (French and Indian War, 2018). The war also increased Great Britain’s needs for North American colonies. However, the colonies did not need Great Britain, they felt that they were starting to get in their way. The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited the colonists to settle land in the west. Many were disappointed that they were not going to be able to settle in the land that opened up by the French defeat. However, the Proclamation had little effect in protecting the Western lands, since the colonists were being to push west anyway (Dreier, 2019). The war brought the colonies closer, and they wanted to unite the colonies under one government. They felt that they should have the same rights to representative government as the British citizens in Great Britain. Taxing the colonies, despite their protest, led to the outbreak of the American Revolution (Dreier, 2019). The French enabled their support for the American rebels as a way to come back from their humiliating defeat with the British. However, the cost would turn out to be more than they can afford, and it will lead to the French Revolution of 1789 (French and Indian War, 2018).

References: Dennison, J. (2018). The experiences and contributions of women following the British army during the Seven Years’ War" (2018). University of Windsor. 9. https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/major-papers/9 Dreier, T. W. (2019). French and Indian War. Salem Press Encyclopedia. https://searchebscohost-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=89158649&site= eds-live&scope=site French and Indian War. (2018). Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, 1. https://searchebscohost.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx? direct=true&db=funk&AN=fr085100&site=eds-live&scope=site Meinert, J. (2018). Women at Fort Pitt during the French & Indian War. Heinz History Center. https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/blog/fort-pitt-museum/women-fort-pitt-french-indianwar Shultz, K. (2018). HIST 5 (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth....