French and Indian War

During the 1700's, Britain and France were two of the stongest 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.  

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 poster that showcases different aspects of the war. 

 Your poster will be divided into 9 separate squares. Each square will have its own set of directions for completion.  Other than the center square, the quilt can be arranged in any pattern. 

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. After all of your questions are complete, you will then start creating your poster.

Step 1:  Introduction: 

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

http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_and_Indian_War#Causes_of_the_War

http://mrnussbaum.com/fiwar/cefiwar/

Step 2:  Battles and Forts:  (Squares 2 and 3).  Below are a lists of battles and Forts that were important during the war.  You will choose two 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: 

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 4-5 will deal with Native American Tribes and the role they played in this war.  Pick two of the three Native American topics to research and create your square.

**1:  The Iroquois Confederacy:

-what was the Iroquois confederacy
-which nation did they side with and why

http://www.answers.com/Q/What_was_the_role_of_the_Iroquois_in_the_French_And_Indian_War

**2:  French Allies 
-name 3 Native American groups who sided with the French
-Why did Native Americans kill hundreds of captured British troops after the capture of Fort William Henry?

http://www.revolutionary-war.net/french-and-indian-war.html

**3.  Pontiac's Rebellion:
-Who was Chief Pontiac?
-Why did the rebellion happen?
-What was the outcome?

http://mrnussbaum.com/pontiac/

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pontiacs-rebellion-begins

 Step 4:  Major Players:  Squares 6-7 will deal with British leaders and the role they played in this war.  You must choose two 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: 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

Step 5:  Ending the War:  Squares 8-9 will deal with the end of the war and British policies.  You must complete a square for each item.

Treaty of Paris: What was the result? http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/treatyofparis1763def.htm

Proclamation of 1763:Why did this make the colonists mad?

http://mrnussbaum.com/proc1763/

Rubric is found on Mr. Williams' school website.

Congratulations!!!  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?

Victoria Schultz - Middle School Social Studies Teacher