Unit 3 Lesson 1: The End of the French and Indian War
The French and Indian War
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
The British, French, and the Native Americans.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
The event took place in North America, specifically in the Appalachian Mountains and along the Ohio River Valley.
This event is important to Georgia's history because it marked the end of French presence in North America and the beginning of British control over the region. It also resulted in the Proclamation of 1763, which limited colonial expansion and settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, including in parts of present-day Georgia. Additionally, the war strained relations between the British and Native American tribes, leading to conflicts such as the Cherokee War in Georgia.