The French and Indian War

Colonist want to move west and settle more land

French destroy English settlements

Moved into land claimed by French for Trading furs

English colonies try to defend themselves

Colonists wanted to explore new economic opportunities

Discover trading fur with Indians

French angry with colonists for trying to take over their trade

French first to develop relationship with Indians

French claimed land west of Appalachian mountains

Indians fight alongside French

Indians know territory and how to disguise themselves, teach the french to do the same

French knew the area west of the Appalachians better

French won more battles in the war

Did not have as much territory east of Appalachian mountains

English had control of most land to the east

England won Louisberg due to the cities it had surrounding it.

English lose many battles causing their defeat

English fall into major debt because of war debt

English impose taxes on colonies to pay for debt