Introduction
Amid the 1700s, Britain and France were two of the most grounded powers in Europe. The nations selfishness for riches and land throughout the world. The contention between the two nations continued to their North American provinces, causing unpleasant emotions among English and French colonists. This harshness declined when the British chose to move into the Ohio River valley, a zone the French viewed as theirs. The strains kept working until the point where they fell into a war between the two incredible nations. Knowing that they would require partners, both France and England attempted to select assistance from the different Native American clans.
Task
You will use this WebQuest to learn about the French and Indian War, its causes, and the occasions that came to be because of the war. As you read and glimpse further materials, you will finish a Webquest worksheet to better understand the war known as the French and Indian War.
Process
French and Indian War Webquest
You do not have to write out the questions.
Your answers are to be typed on a new document in google classroom.
Day 1.
http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war
- What was this war also known as? (1st paragraph)
- Who were the primary countries involved in the conflict? (2nd paragraph)
- During what years did the war occur? (2nd paragraph)
- Explain what France was doing in the 1750s years before the conflict in North America. (2nd
paragraph) - In 1754-1755 who did the French quickly defeat? (2nd paragraph)
- What event happened in 1756? (2nd paragraph)
- Who were the allies of the French during the war? (2nd paragraph)
- Who was William Pitt? (3rd paragraph)
- What town did General James Wolfe win a victory on the Plains of Abraham in Canada? (3rd
paragraph) - What town did the French lose in September of 1760? (3rd paragraph)
- What happened at the peace conference in 1763? (4th paragraph)
- http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/places/fort_loudounWhat did the treaty with France do to the
Mississippi valley? (4th paragraph)
Day 2.
http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/history/virtual-tours/virtual-tours/fort-loudoun.2451861
- Why was Fort Loudon built? (3rd paragraph)
- What was the fort meant to ensure? (3rd paragraph)
- Why were the Cherokee chiefs receptive to the idea of Fort Loudoun?
- What caused the relationship to break down between the colonists and the Cherokee in 1758
and 1759? (Paragraph 6) - Did the British army ever make it to relieve Fort Loudoun? What happened to the people inside?
(paragraph 7) - What happened to the settlers at Fort Loudoun? (paragraph 8)
Day 3.
http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war
- What famous military leader started the French and Indian War?
- What was kind of war was the French and Indian War?
- How many years did the French and Indian War last?
- Did all of the Native Americans side with the British? Which Native American group sided with
the British? - What cartoon did Benjamin Franklin draw during the French and Indian War?
- What famous song was inspired during the French and Indian War?
- What southern state did Britain gain as a result of the war?
- Why was Britain in debt after the French and Indian War? What was the result of Britain being in
debt?
Day 4.
DIRECTIONS: Write a 5-8 paragraph essay focusing on the information you’ve read about, watched, and researched related to the prompt. You MAY use your computer lab research notes, textbook, or other resources to complete this essay.
1. How did alliances with Native American Indians alter the course of the war? In your answer, be sure to discuss the successes and failures of both the French and British/Colonists in their relationships with Natives.