US History I Study Guide

Write your definition of world war. Then use this definition to argue that the Seven Years' War was or was not a world war.

A world war is when countries from all around the globe are pinning against each other. The war isn't being fought on one countries soil but many, and is made up of many battles. The seven years war was not a world war because it was fought on the colonies soil. The war did have different countries participating in it, but instead of the country fighting as their own, they were fighting on their chosen side. The colonies weren't considered real countries, so this was considered a proxy-war

Explain what caused the great contest for North America between Britain and France, and why Britain won.

After various commercial companies failed, The government of New France fell under control of King William. The royal government was autocratic and Catholic so the many French people migrated to practice religion. Britain wanted the riches found in North America. Britain won because of the setup of their navy across the Atlantic ocean. (king williams war) France was weakened by war already. Vocab Words: Fancy french name for beaver hunters (coureurs de bois)

To what extent did the Seven Years' War help cause the American Revolutionary War?

Although the war helped Great Britain gain more territory, the colonists gained experience from the war and tension began to develop between british officers and the colonial "boors". After the war the colonists were less dependent on Britain since the french had been beaten. The colonists were land hungry but Britain forbade them from stepping past the appalachians, making them angry since the reason to have war was to gain the land from the french. All of these things pushed the colonists over to have the revolution.

Describe the colonists' role in the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War), and indicate the consequences of the French defeat for Americans.

Americans captured the forts belonging to the French. They did this with aid from Britain. The British sent off British troops to the colonies. The colonists were active in the war. They helped fight by choice because they wanted to defeat france so they could become the dominant power in North America. They wanted to prove they were just as good as the British. They want to expand westward.

Explain how Britain's colonists became embroiled in the home country's wars with France.

France and Britain are both very powerful empires so when they both sought to conquer and control parts of North America, these empires clashed. The Albany congress gathered from June 19th to July 10th, 1754 to develop a treaty with Native Americans and plan the defense of the colonies against France. Britain's colonists were determined to fight for their economic security and tried to connect their business with the colonies. Gw led thetropps against the other dudes

Describe France's colonial settlements and their expansion, and compare New France with Britain's colonies in North America.

French voyageur, Antoine Cadillac, founded Detroit in 1701, and Robert de La Salle founded Louisiana in 1682. The main difference between New France and Britain's colonies is that France lived more in peace with the Indians at first, while England basically slaughtered them all. Some French voyageurs wanted to recruit Indians into the fur business while some French Catholic missionaries wanted to save the Indians for Christ. Other reasons both chose to become colonies - beaver pelts - british colonies about escaping persecution. France was late to the settlement race because of political turmoil in europe. Samuel champlain settled in the ohio valley and coureurs de bois hunted beaver pelts, which had them settle across na

Write your definition of nationalism. Then use this definition to argue that the Seven Years' War was or was not a nationalizing experience for colonial Americans.

Nationalism is a kind of patriotism for your own country, it means that you are devout to one nation. The Seven Years' War was a nationalizing experience for colonial Americans because they were loyal to Britain and aided them in their victory. Attaining a strong sense of advocacy and patriotism The colonists wanted to prove the british they were worth something. They saw themselves as british colonists but they realize they aren't anymore. (a galvanizing experience) they aren't treated the same way.

Identify which of the following contributed most to the British victory in the Seven Years' War: the leadership of William Pitt, the aid of American colonists, or the skill of the British regulars? Justify your choice.

The American colonists' aid and the British regulars played a huge part of the British victory in the Seven Years' War however, without a strong leader they wouldn't have been very victorious. William Pitt's wise battle strategies allowed the British army to successfully win the Battle of Quebec and the expedition against Louisburg. Therefore, the leadership of William Pitt contributed the most to their victory.

Compare and contrast the reasons for unity and the reasons for disunity in the American colonies before and after the Seven Years' War.

The Americans who were on the firing line or even near the shooting accepted volunteers and money much more generous than the ones who were enjoying the safety. However they had to pull together so that they would beat the common enemy, especially when the British government summoned an intercolonial congress to Albany. Colonies wanted religious freedom and they clashed. Independent identities of each of the colonies. Different values, slavery basis for their economies

Compare and contrast the French colonies in North America with their British and Spanish counterparts. Consider, for example, location, timing, economy, political organization, and religious influences.

The French colonies were in Canada, Detroit, and (the port in) Louisiana. The French were Catholic and tried to convert the Indians. They were also big on beaver furs. The French were allied with the Indians and the colonies didn't like the Indians. The British and Spanish France arrived to na later in the 1500s because they had wars and strife between catholics and hugeunots. Establish quebec. New england expanded other places How each of the groups got along with native americans Salutary neglect left british colonies to rule themselves while there was a stronger hand in the french and spanish colonies. French focused on trade of beaver and more eclectic economy in other places

What was the Proclamation of 1763-how was it viewed by America and how was it viewed by England? What caused this difference in perception?

The Proclamation of 1763 was a proclamation that prohibited settlement in the area beyond the Appalachians, pending further adjustments. The Americans were dismayed and angered they believed and fought that the land beyond the mountains was their birthright. England issued the proclamation so that the Indian problem was worked out fairly and prevented another bloody eruption like Pontiacś uprising. The cause of the difference in perception was that the colonist believed that it was still the British forcing their rule into America.

Suppose that the French had won the Seven Years' War. What do you think would have been the consequences for the British colonies in America in both the short and long run?

The short term consequences of losing would have caused the colonists unable explore the continent, and the long term consequences would be that the French would become even more powerful, and they would fully take over the continent. British colonies would be weakened. Would the American Revolution have happened sooner??? Colonists would have likely viewed the British as weak.

The Seven Years' War has been called the "Great War for Empire." Assess the validity of the claim.

The war aided Great Britain in gaining even more territory in North America. In the Peace Treaty at Paris, France was completely kicked out of North America, meaning the british got Canada and the land all the way to the mississippi river. The wars were being fought for the ultimate control of the empire. Valid because British and France were fighting over North America

Why did the Ohio Valley become the arena of conflict between the French and British in America?

To the British, the Ohio Valley was going to inevitably be penetrated by them and the French thought it was the key to the continent, especially if they were going to connect it to their Canadian lands. British wanted to move beyond the appalachian mountains to farmland.

Indicate how and why the British victory in the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) became one of the causes of the American Revolution.

When the British wouldn't allow American colonists to become captains in their army, the Americans were upset. They believed they played a key role in the securing of the New World empire and couldn't believe they weren't being credited with such. The Americans wanted the rights and privileges of Englishmen without their duties. The English were upset that they weren't considered heroes. They also weren't allowed to spread westward. The promises made to secure their loyalty weren't provided. They felt used and manipulated by the British. They still saw themselves as british colonists, yet they were treated like the weren't. They realized that if they worked together they could be a great force.

What was the treaty of 1748?

the treaty that gave the french back louisbourg