Pre Revolution

Explain the significance of the Ohio River leading to the French and Indian War and the events and consequences of the conflict, including: the massacre at Fort Loudoun, the Treaty of Paris 1763, war debt, and the Proclamation Line of 1763.

• What was the significance of the Ohio River to the French & Indian War?

• What were major events of the French & Indian War?

• What happened at Fort Loudoun?

• What were the provisions and consequences of the Treaty of Paris of 1763?

• What were the consequences of the war debt created by the French & Indian War?

• What were the causes of the Proclamation Line of 1763?

• What were the effects of the Proclamation Line of 1763?

8.14

Explain the political contributions of Benjamin Franklin to the U.S., including the “Join or Die” cartoon and Albany Plan of Union.

• What were Benjamin Franklin’s political contributions to the U.S.?

• What was the purpose of the “Join or Die” cartoon?

• What was the Albany Plan of Union?