1. FlashbackWhat two places did the Frenchprimarily colonize in America? 2. Agenda• Flashback• Pretest• Introduction to the American Revolution 3. Pretest• List THREE…

Slide 1Age of Reason Rationalism Slide 2 Age of Reason Slide 3 Tinkers and Thinkers New ideas had been arising in Europe and was challenging the faith of the Puritans. The…

1. Tensions Between the Colonies and Britain Ch. 3, Section 4 Ch. 4, Sections 1 and 2 2. French and Indian War France was Britain’s greatest rival in North America 3. French…

1. Canada The Great White North 2. Canada Location – Huge landmass that stretches from the Arctic Ocean to the northern border of the United States, from the Atlantic Ocean…

1. French and Indian War 2. Who was fighting?• British vs. French and Indians 3. Why were they fighting?• Both wanted control of the rich fisheries offthe coast of Newfoundland•…

1. Chapter 4Separating from Britain 1700-1775 2. The Colonists Consider New Ideas TheEnlightenment First developed in the Scientific Revolution Looking beyond religious authority…

Slide 1THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION Slide 2 THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR VS Slide 3 COMPETING EMPIRES France and England were competing for land in the Americas The French claimed…

Slide 1 The French and Indian War 1754-1763 Slide 2 Scramble for Territory Rivalry among European Nations for Control of N. America began early Rivalry among European Nations…

Slide 1 BY: Aaliyah Elliott Slide 2 The First Americans The First Americans The first people to occupy the area of the united states were the Native Americans.They were believed…

Exploration- 1400âs- 1500s Glory- Renaissance creates new spirit of adventure and curiosity Gold- go overseas in search of eastern luxury items: spices, silk, ect. to sell…