The French & Indian War

Introduction

During the 1700's, Britain and France were two of the strongest powers in Europe.  The countries competed for wealth and empire throughout the rest of the world.  The rivalry between the two countries carried over to their North American colonies, causing bitter feelings between English and French colonists.   

This bitterness grew worse when the British decided to move into the Ohio River Valley, an area the French regarded as theirs.  The tension grew worse in the 1740's when the British began building Forts for fur traders in the Ohio River valley. 

The tensions continued to build until they escalated into a war between the two powerful nations.  Knowing that they would need allies, both France and England tried to recruit help from the various Native American tribes.  

Task


You will use this webquest to help you learn about the French and Indian War, its causes, and the events that came about as a result of the war.  As you read and investigate, complete the webquest fact sheet.  When your fact sheet is complete, You will complete a quilt that showcases different aspects of the war. 

 Your quilt will be constructed of twelve, 8 x 8 paper squares. Each square will have its own set of directions for completion.  When all squares are completed, attach them by using glue, tape, or staples.  You may also attach them to a poster board.  Other than the center square, the quilt can be arranged in any pattern. 

Process

Using the links provided in each section, your textbooks, or any other resource you may like, you will complete the questions for each section on this quest.  As you complete each section, you will create a quilt square that illustrates what you have learned.  

Step 1: 

Introduction:  (center square)  Answer the following questions.  You may use your textbook (pgs 108-112) or the links provided on this page.

1.  What is another name for the French and Indian War?

2.  Identify and explain three causes of the French and Indian War

Step 2: 

Battles and Forts:  (Squares 2, 3, and 4).  Below are a lists of battles and Forts that were important during the war.  You must complete a square for the Battle of Quebec.  You will choose two addtional battles/forts that you want to learn about and complete squares for those.  You must explain the following for each battle:

**geographic location
**importance of this location/battle
**French and Brittish commanders at the battle
**the winning side

Battles/Forts you may choose from: (use the links and your textbook pgs 104-112)

Battle of Quebec: 

http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-quebec-1759

http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-of-quebec.htm

Ft. Duquesne:  

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/fortduquesnedef.htm

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-blood-of-the-french-and-indian-war

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Duquesne

Fort Niagara: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Niagara

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/fortniagaradef.htm

Fort Ticonderoga:  

http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/artillerysiegeweapons/p/fortticonderoga.htm 

- make sure to just read the “French and Indian War” section

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Ticonderoga_(1759)

Braddock Expedition: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braddock_Expedition

Step 3: 

The Role of Native Americans:  (Squares 5-7) will deal with Native American Tribes and the role they played in this war.  You must complete one square for each item below.

**1:  The Iroquois Confederacy: (pgs 105-107)
-What was the Iroquois confederacy?
-Which nation did they side with and why?

**2:  French Allies (pgs 105-107)
-Name 3 Native American groups who sided with the French
-How did the French treat Native Americans....how was this different than the way they were treated by the British?

**3.  Pontiac's Rebellion: (pg.112)
-Who was Chief Pontiac?
-What was his rebellion/why did it happen?
-What was the outcome?

Step 4: 

Major Players:  (Squares 8-10) will deal with British leaders and the role they played in this war.  You must complete one square for George Washington, and then choose two other people to study.  Your square must include, the name and title of each person, their role in the war, and battles that they were at (if applicable).

George Washington (must complete):

http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/french-indian-war/ten-facts-about-george-washington-and-the-french-indian-war/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_in_the_French_and_Indian_War

http://www.shmoop.com/french-indian-war/george-washington.html

William Pitt: 

http://www.shmoop.com/french-indian-war/william-pitt.html

Edward Braddock: 

http://www.shmoop.com/french-indian-war/edward-braddock.html

Jeffery Amherst:

James Wolfe:

shmoop.com

Step 5: 

Ending the War:  (Squares 11-12) will deal with the end of the war and British policies.  You must complete a square for each item.

http://mrnussbaum.com/proc1763/
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/proc63.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Paris_(1763)
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/treatyofparis1763def.htm

**The Treaty of Paris of 1763
**The Proclomation of 1763

Evaluation

French and Indian War:  Quilt Rubric

1.  Class Participation (16 points…4 points/day)                                                   _________/16

Are you coming to class prepared to work everyday?

Do you need to be reminded to get to work?

Are you on task during work time?

 

Comments:

 

 

 

 

2.  Quilt Squares (60 points…5 points/square)                                                    __________/60

Did you follow directions?

Are the illustrations neat and creative?

Is your information accurate?

 

Comments:

 

 

 

3.  Spelling/Neatness/Grammar: (24 points….2 points/square)                         __________/24

Did you follow paragraphing rules….topic sentence, supporting

details, sentence structure….clarity?

Did you spell words correctly?

Did you use the right words?

Perfect Punctuation?

 

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

Total _______________/100

 

Conclusion

You have reached the end of your quest and hopefully have become an expert on the French and Indian War!!!  

Here are a couple of things for you to think about....

  • Will the War strenghten or weaken the relationship between England and its North American Colonies?
  • Will the French honor the Treaty of Paris?
  • What will become of the Proclomation of 1763?
Credits


Victoria Schultz

Mike Herlan
Teacher Page

This website was designed for use in middle school Social Studies classes that focus on American History.  While the French and Indian War is sometimes quickly covered as a result of time, it is an important time period in colonial history as it sets the stage for the American Revolution.

Though I chose to have the students to create a quilt for their final project, the webquest can be modified to include other final projects such as a timeline, an abc book, or a poster trifold.  Technology can also be include by having the students create power points, or the use of interactive sites such as Glogster or Capzles.

The following websites were instrumental in creating the this webquest:

Wikipedia
Mr. Nussbaum.com
Social Studies forKids.com