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Throughout the early decades of the 18th Century, three European powers held an uneasy hold over North America.
Spain continued to hold onto the land once conquered by Hernan Cortes and called it New Spain. In addition to modern day Mexico, Central America, and the islands of the Caribbean, they held onto what today is Florida.
France followed the rivers and waterways to claim Northeastern North America as well as the Midwest and as far east as the Appalacian Mountains. As the map on the right shows, they did not agree on where their claims ended and where British claims began.
England's 13 colonies on the Atlantic coast were growing more and more powerful each year that passed. As more people continued to pour over to the colonies, they began looking west to expand. The obvious problem: the French already claimed it.
THE MAP ON THE LEFT IS EASIER ON THE EYES TO SEE WHERE EACH EMPIRE CLAIMED.
THE MAP ON THE RIGHT GETS INTO MORE DETAIL AND SHOW HOW MUCH OF THE LAND WAS CLAIMED BY BOTH.
As more people continued to arrive on North American shores, more land was needed for them to live on.
The problem: there were others living here already. Many others. People very different from them. These Native Americans didn’t understand the reality of just how many people were moving in and how much their world was going to change.
Some of these tribes were peaceful. Some loved war. Some were nomads. Others never moved. Some have been wiped out forever, while others still remain strong to this day.
This is not a major research project, but a quick snapshot into the life of one group. You will choose one tribe and find out what life was like for that group. There are 4 links included below. You can also simply Google search, "What foods did the Sioux eat?"
We will share what we learned in class and compare similarities and differences. You will be looking at 10 categories. Below is a list of the tribes you can choose:
After the French and Indian War, the continent of North America was changed greatly. The map below shows how land claims changed from the beginning of the war to the final Treaty of Paris in 1763.
So when war breaks out between France and England, it probably didn't surprise anybody in either nation.
So when war breaks out between France and England, it probably didn't surprise anybody in either nation.
The only ones who were surprised were the Native Americans living there, who suddenly were faced with having to choose sides in a war they didn't want.
The only ones who were surprised were the Native Americans living there, who suddenly were faced with having to choose sides in a war they didn't want.
Ms H (13:28) - Very thorough, with maps and images
Location of Braddock's defeat today: Braddock, PA
Braddock marches right into the hornet's nest.
History Channel (3:22) - Focuses on 5 things about the war
General Braddock -- skilled, arrogant. He never fully respects the danger presented by the French and their Indian allies
French Tulle Fusil Musket -- light and popular
Guerilla warfare: using the land and terrain to give you an advantage in battle. Here you can see the Native Americans using the hills nad trees to attack the British troops below.
Oil painting of General Braddack's mortal wound.
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