APUSH unit 3 notes Questions and Verified Answers | Passed | A+

Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) : : a global conflict btwn European nations, priamrily Britain Vs. Franch, that began in North America in 1754. France ultimatly ceded all of its North American Territories to England and Spain, but the enomous cost of the war also damaged British economy Fort Duquesne : French fort that was site of first major battle of French and Indian War; General Washington led unsuccessful attack on French troops and was then defeated at Fort Necessity, marking beginning of conflict. Albany Plan of Union : 1754 plan put together by Benjamin Franklin to create a more centralized colonial government that would establish policies regarding defense, trade, and territorial expansion, as well as aim to facilitate better relationships btwn colonists & American indians. But the plan was never implemented (nor did the nations of the Iroquois confederacy have a say; thus failed to resolve problems of colonial governance) 2 Impressments of Seamen : Forcing a ship and crew you do not own into your navy and forcing them to fight on your side: naval recruits done by the English Peace of Paris : 1763 peace treaty that ended the Seven years war (French & Indian war). Under its terms, Britain gained control of North America east of the Mississippi River and of present day Canada Pontiac's Rebellion : 1763 - An Indian uprising after the French and Indian War, led by an Ottowa chief named Pontiac. They opposed British expansion into the western Ohio Valley and began destroying British forts in the area (Fort Detroit). The attacks ended when Pontiac was killed. - he was inspired by Neolin (a visionary) who beloved in abandoning white ways, returning to a incident traditions, and reclaiming their land