French & Indian WarBritish/colonists vs. French/Indians

Allies

• French & Native Americans (Indians)• British & Colonists

Fort William Henry• Built by the British on Lake George in 1755

Reasons it was Built• To oppose the French on the opposite side of the lake• To provide a British stronghold where ships/supplies could

be sent out• To provide the British easy access to the Hudson River

The British vs The French

British• 2372 British

soldiers/colonists • only 500 could man the fort

at one time)

France• 2570 French soldiers plus • an almost equal number of

Canadian militia plus • 300 volunteers plus • between 1500 Indians from a

large number of tribes plus • 200 French artillery units firing

their cannon and mortars

The Battle: August 2-9, 1757

• French wanted to destroy the British fort because the British had regularly been causing problems for the French.

• Military Personel:– Colonel George Monro – British – General Marquis de Montcalm – French

• Britain surrendered on August 9, 1757

British Surrender

• British would be allowed to march off in military parade, colors flying, to Fort Edward

• A cannon was allowed to accompany the procession• The British would not bear arms against France for the

next 18 months. • No ammunition would be granted• The sick and wounded would be returned when well. • One British officer would remain as hostage, until the

French escort returned safely from Fort Edward

The Massacre: August 10, 1757• As the British began retreating the Indians

attacked because they wanted reward (life & booty)

• 70-180 men/women/children were killed

Battle Result

• French burned Fort William Henry• French gained territory in the area

French/Indian War Results

• France Lost/Britain Won• France lost most of its North American

territory• Britain raised taxes on colonies to pay for the

war• Colonists argued “No taxation without

representation”