We have just finished our initial introduction to the colonies, but times were changing and changing fast.  The French were rival enemies to the British. Several wars were fought starting in the late 1600’s. It is only natural then to assume that trouble would continue between the two countries with their colonies. The competition for land exploded in the new world and war soon erupted as a result of the problems. Begin reading the Conflicts with France section on page 124 in your textbook, “Call to Freedom”. Continue reading through the end of the section on page 128.

We have just finished our initial introduction to the colonies, but times were changing and changing fast. 

The French were rival enemies to the British. Several wars were fought starting in the late 1600’s. It is only natural then to assume that trouble would continue between the two countries with their colonies. The competition for land exploded in the new world and war soon erupted as a result of the problems. Begin reading the Conflicts with France section on page 124 in your textbook, “Call to Freedom”. Continue reading through the end of the section on page 128.

Email Mr Navis with the following questions in bold and answers in plain font.
1. Why were the French more successful than the British at forming trade alliances with the American Indians?
2. List the strategic advantages that the French and British had over one another in their colonial struggles.

When you finish this page you may go on to the other reading pages listed below.
   The debt from the French and Indian War causes trouble in the colonies
   The First and Second Continental Congress
   The Declaration of Independence