Use the links to answer the questions.
What greater war in Europe was the French and Indian War a part of?
What caused the French and Indian War?
What was England's role in the war? Did the colonists feel they were supporting them.
George Washington's Background and Experience
Describe George Washington's early life and background.
What was George Washington's role in the French and Indian War?
How did this help him later in life as he was the leader of the Continential Army?
The Treaty of Paris (1763) and Its Impact
What does the phrase "terms of the Treaty" mean?
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris?
After the Seven Years War (The French and Indian War) the relationship between the British and the colonists seemed to change. What changed?
What was the Proclamation of 1763? What did it do? What did it forbid?
What was King George III's motivation for doing this?
What did the colonists think he was trying to do?
Take a Stance: Which side do you agree with? (King George III or the colonists) Explain your answer.