British Warfare- What do you know about HOW Britain fought wars in the 1700’s?

Journal 9-27

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French and Indian War�Lesson Summary�

Lesson Goals

1. Understand how European style war was fought
2. Know why the French & Indian war was fought
3. Understand how Britain helped colonists during war
4. Know outcomes of the French and Indian war including financial impact on Britain

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Why stand in a line??

• It is the way everyone fought!
• Two armies in tight formation across from one another
• Alternated shots, moving closer
• Attached bayonet for charge command
• Great Britain was ALWAYS the biggest military and would keep replacing soldiers

Equipment

• Musket

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• Bayonet- knife like object attached to end of musket for hand to hand combat
• Cannon

Equipment

• Pistol

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• Sword

Facts

• Soldiers took 30 sec.-1 minute to reload
• Generals stood on outside of rows so they wouldn’t be likely hit
• Unwritten rule not to shoot other sides generals…why would they not want generals to be shot?
• Would cause chaos

Facts

• Often met before battles and said when they would meet on the field
• Soldiers on horseback called cavalry and used swords
• Drummer boys on the outside sometimes had to drum out the commands if it was too loud

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• For more info on British Warfare in the 18^th century (for a video steps to load and fire a musket click here )

Example Clip

Take 5 minutes to draw a picture showing British warfare

Journal: 9-30

• Summarize what you can about how Britain liked to fight wars in the 1700’s.

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Announcements

• John Locke late assignments on paper worth ⅘ today (need correct answers)
• Google Classroom assignment over the French and Indian War due tomorrow
• One unit term from the study guide in today’s lesson.

French and Indian War�Lesson Summary�

Lesson Goals

1. Understand how European style war was fought
2. Know why the French & Indian war was fought
3. Understand how Britain helped colonists during war
4. Know outcomes of the French and Indian war including financial impact on Britain

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What problem do you notice?

King George II- British King

King George II

“We have a right to the land in the Ohio River Valley. Our colonists from Virginia and Pennsylvania paid money for this land that was claimed by Britain. They have a right to move there”

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French Response

“Our fur traders have lived for a long time in the Ohio River Valley alongside the Native American Indians. They have lived together in peace and we will not let the colonists try to take our land. Your people have already taken enough of their land”

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Who do you think should have the Ohio River Valley? Why?

Governor Dinwiddie- Gov. of Virginia

Governor Dinwiddie

“We have received word that the French are building military forts in the Ohio River Valley. I want my militia leader George Washington to go with 150 volunteers to send a message to the French that they need to leave our lands at once or they will face serious consequences”

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George Washington- Colonist

George Washington- Colonist

(to French Commander) �“I have come to the Ohio River Valley to give a message to you. My commander has given me orders to tell you that you and your men must leave this land at once. You have invaded our land in the Ohio River Valley and built a military fort. We see this as an act of war.”

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French Response

“This land belongs to us Mr. Washington… hahahaha... Go tell your leader that no Englishman has a right to trade or even set foot in the Ohio River Valley”

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The Fighting Begins!

• Leaving the Ohio River Valley Washington encounters French spies
• Washington orders attack
• 10 French spies killed
• This starts French and Indian War

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CAN THE COLONISTS WIN?

Colonists (to King George II)

“Our majesty and King, we the colonists are calling on you in the name of God to come to our aid and defeat the French in this war so that we may move into the Ohio River Valley.”��Do you think King George II will send help?

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King George II Responds

“The fighting in the colonies has increased. I believe it is my duty to help protect the colonists. I will put General Edward Braddock in charge of the British army and send him to the colonies with 2,000 soldiers. George Washington will be his advisor. ”

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General Edward Braddock

George Washington’s Advice

“General Braddock, I don’t think it would be a wise decision for you to try to fight a battle against the French and Indians using European battle tactics. I am afraid they will launch a surprise attack against us.”

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General Braddock’s Response

“Who is in charge here? Do you think I’m going to listen to a 23 year old colonist who has no military background. I am the best British general there is. I have won many battles by lining up and fighting. I know that no army can be a match for mine. We will head to Fort Duquesne (Ducane) and I will win this battle within three or four days”

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Surprise!

Surprise Attack!

• 1,000 of Braddock’s soldiers (and himself) are killed
• Washington almost dies
• Colonists need help

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Will King George II help them again?

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He Does!!!

• 9,000 MORE soldiers to the colonies
• Each soldier pictured = 1,000 soldiers

Lesson Summary

• France and Britain had both claimed the Ohio River Valley
• Both sides wanted the other out
• Colonists under George Washington start war by killing 10 spies
• Britain sends 2,000 soldiers under General Braddock
• French/Indians surprise attack
• Britain sends 9,000 more soldiers
• Britain and colonists win war (7 years) & sign Treaty of Paris giving colonists Ohio River Valley
• Britain has big national debt...13.5 billion in today’s $

French and Indian War: fought over the Ohio River Valley. Britain and colonists defeat France and Indians.

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French and Indian War Video

French and Indian War�Lesson Summary�

Lesson Goals

1. Understand how European style war was fought
2. Know why the French & Indian war was fought
3. Understand how Britain helped colonists during war
4. Know outcomes of the French and Indian war including financial impact on Britain

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Google Classroom

4 question assignment over the French and Indian War due tomorrow. (5 Points)