french and indian war 2 i.the conflict was known as: a.the french and indian war in the colonies...
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French and Indian War 2I. The conflict was known as:
A. The French and Indian War in the coloniesB. The _____________Years’ War in Europe
II. Strengthening Claims
A. French1. Began to build a string of military forts in the
____________River Valley.extended from Lake ____________to the Ohio River;began to build fort where modern- day Pittsburgh stands
called it Fort __________________(doo KAYN)B. British
1. _________________accused the French of trespassing on ___________________ territory and ordered them to leave.a) ______________________was sent to deliver the messageb) ______________________refused to leave
i. said that “no Englishman had a Right to trade upon those waters”
ii. Waters = Ohio Riverc) Washington promoted and sent with 150 men to build
a fort where modern- day _______________________stands
d) Washington learned the French were building Fort Duquesne on the same site
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III. First BattlesA. Battle over Fort Duquesne
1. Washington marched into _________________where a French scouting party was met 50 miles from the fort.
2. Washington ordered a attack3. _______________French soldiers were killed.4. Washington and his men quickly tried to build a fort
a. called Fort __________________ 5. Fort ___________________surrounded by the
__________________6. Washington forced to surrender7. Most of the Virginians and Washington were later
____________________
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B. Colonial Meet with the Iroquois 1. June 1754 – Delegates from ______________ colonies met with
representatives from the Iroquoisa. discussed trade issues and resolved their differencesb. Agreed to work together against the French
2. After Iroquois leave colonial representatives continue to meeta. Agreed to work together, especially for ________________b. Agreed to a plan suggested by _________________________c. ______________________Plan of Union
i. council made up of delegates from each colonyii. leader of council appointed by the British kingiii. would manage relations with the Native Americansiv. acted for all coloniesv. had power to raise and equip an __________________
and ___________________vi. would be able to levy (raise) ______________to pay
for itselfd. Plan was sent to all colonies and none approved it
i. each colony wanted control of its own _____________and _____________________
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C. Continued Battles1. In 1755, an army of about ____________British soldiers and
_____________colonial troops set out to capture Fort Duquesne.a. Led by General Edward Braddock with George
Washington as his aide.b. Used European Battle tactics
i. soldiers line up in neat rows and fought in open fields
ii. Washington warned that this style would not work
iii. Braddock insistedc. July 9, 1755 British were ambushed
i. French were hidden in the wood and treesii. British soldiers panickediii. ______________soldiers were killed, including
Braddock who was wounded.2. France and Great Britain declared war in 1756.
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