https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2 en-us 2023-09-25 14:40:00 UTC 2023-09-26 14:53:10 UTC hello@padlet.com camdenbressner https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719481952 The purpose of the Albany Congress was to gain the support of the Iroquois when fighting the French. People from the seven colonies wanted to form an alliance with the Iroquois. This cartoon makes the joke that if the Iroquois didn't join them, they would be killed instead.]]> 2023-09-25 14:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719481952 camdenbressner https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719484509 Great Britain and the American Colonists were close together. Since the land was close together it made it easier to protect. Great Britain and American Colonists were also boarding the ocean. Since the British Navy ruled the ocean having access to said ocean was an advantage 
The lack of unity in the colonies was a disadvantage to Great Britain and the Colonists. With several different viewpoints and arguments over the viewpoints it made tension high in the colonies. ]]> 2023-09-25 14:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719484509 camdenbressner https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719485618 One advantage was that the French gained allies with the Native Americans. The Native Americans had extensive knowledge of the land and how to fight. Another advantage was that the French were under one cohesive government. The government could make a fast decision and act quickly when necessary. ]]> 2023-09-25 14:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719485618 camdenbressner https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719486568 George Washington was one of the leaders in the French and Indian War. In 1754, the fight broke out and one-third of his soldiers died. They tried to rid the French of America, but were outnumbered and defeated. 
Another leader, Pontiac, allied with the French. He supported them throughout the war against the British.
Louis-Joseph de Montcalm was the French leader in the French and Indian War. He took over as commander in chief in 1756.]]> 2023-09-25 14:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719486568 camdenbressner https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719487344 One cause of the French and Indian War was the disputes over land. Britain and the English colonies wanted the land to the West and the French wanted the land to the South. While they were taking over the land they eventually met each other and wanted to take over each others land. ]]> 2023-09-25 14:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719487344 camdenbressner https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719488070 The main turning point of the French and Indian war was the Battle of Quebec, which booted the French out of Canada. This war also gave the British a great amount of land due to the signing of the Battle of Quebec. This land provided leverage for the British and in the end pushed them to victory.]]> 2023-09-25 14:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719488070 katherinestroh https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719488073 Names: William Pitt took control over the war efforts and poured lots of money into it in order to beef up the military. George Washington came across a group of French military and started the first battle of the French and Indian War. 
Results: Britain gained control over Canada and the land East of the Mississippi
Dates: 1757 William Pitt took control over the war efforts for Britain. His efforts resulted in the French starting to lose battles and the British winning battles. The British then ultimately won the War of Quebec and signed the treaty of Paris with the French in 1763. ]]> 2023-09-25 14:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719488073 katherinestroh https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719492820 The French and Indian war was an important part of our history. It led to the complete colonization of the Americas by the British. The British made a treaty with the Indians, and got what they wanted out of the land, a place to import and export goods. They gained extreme territorial triumph. ]]> 2023-09-25 14:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719492820 katherinestroh https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719494623 The French and Indian War is said to have made America due to the fact that it provided land for Americans. This increase in land turned into room for agriculture and expansion of the colonies. This positively affected the economic state of America, shaping its modern form today.]]> 2023-09-25 14:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nickellecummings1/zsaloeboq4z792c2/wish/2719494623