French And Indian War Dbq Essay
As more colonists from Britain began to settle in the colonies, more land was needed to accommodate the larger number of people. In the past, disputes with Indians have been caused by the colonists’ need for land, and its resources, which the Indians needed as well. The Indians would either peacefully move inland, or fight back violently. As King George wanted the Ohio River Valley that France occupied, he sent Washington and his troops to occupy the Ohio River region to claim his presence, thus the competition for the territory, which evolved into the French and Indian War. The French and Indian War was a turning point in American history, for the colonists and colonial affairs were strictly monitored unlike before, and treaties with Indians
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In 1650, the Navigation Acts effectuated mercantilism, but the colonists were permitted to have their own public legislature among other policies as long as goods were shipped and trade was limited to Britain to encourage its prosperity. In George Washington’s 1755 letter (document C), he expresses his want to serve in the French and Indian War, hoping to contribute to the desired victory. Following the 1763 victory, a reverend’s sermon (document E), very jubilantly thankful about the French and Indian War outcome proclaims the greatness of Britain, and how Britain will make colonies greater than before, when the French occupied the continent. However, the disdain for Britain also grew. A Massachusetts soldier in 1759 (document D), documents the social superiority held by English soldiers, and is upset by the inferior and poor treatment he is receiving in contrast to his English counterparts, and looks forward to returning home. The discussion of the British Order in Council shortly after the end of the French and Indians War (document F) emphasizes keeping the colonies in order, by issuing the Proclamation Line of 1763 to prevent colonists from moving further, for it would be more difficult to source money from dispersion, and that extreme measures including military enforcement to source as much finances as possible to profit Britain, and alleviate its
In 1650, the Navigation Acts effectuated mercantilism, but the colonists were permitted to have their own public legislature among other policies as long as goods were shipped and trade was limited to Britain to encourage its prosperity. In George Washington’s 1755 letter (document C), he expresses his want to serve in the French and Indian War, hoping to contribute to the desired victory. Following the 1763 victory, a reverend’s sermon (document E), very jubilantly thankful about the French and Indian War outcome proclaims the greatness of Britain, and how Britain will make colonies greater than before, when the French occupied the continent. However, the disdain for Britain also grew. A Massachusetts soldier in 1759 (document D), documents the social superiority held by English soldiers, and is upset by the inferior and poor treatment he is receiving in contrast to his English counterparts, and looks forward to returning home. The discussion of the British Order in Council shortly after the end of the French and Indians War (document F) emphasizes keeping the colonies in order, by issuing the Proclamation Line of 1763 to prevent colonists from moving further, for it would be more difficult to source money from dispersion, and that extreme measures including military enforcement to source as much finances as possible to profit Britain, and alleviate its