Curated OER
The French and Indian War (1756 to 1763):
Take your class through the lead-up, strategies, and effects of the French and Indian War of the mid-18th century. The dynamics of American patriotism is put to the test in the vital years before the American Revolution, and the ongoing...
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Yorktown and Treaty of Paris
Eighth graders discuss the importance of battles fought during the Revolutionary War. They summarize the events, people, and strategies of significance in the Battle of Yorktown. They identify the significance of the the adoption of...
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America: 1763-1776
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about colonial America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The French and Indian War
Detailing the French and Indian War with timelines and maps, this presentation would be a good addition to a class on pre-revolutionary America. There is good information on each slide; the multiple bullet points could be easily broken...
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Consequences of the French and Indian War
In this map skills worksheet, students examine maps that show European land claims in North America in 1753 and 1763. Students respond to 4 short answer questions regarding the information.
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The Road to Revolution: 1754-1775 (5)
In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 19 matching questions regarding the events that led to the American Revolution. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Johnny Tremain for the 21st Century
Seventh graders complete a unit of lessons on the American Revolution based on the novel, 'Johnny Tremain.' They define key vocabulary terms, develop a timeline, write a report on a colonial craft, make a colonial flag, and create a...
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Vermont History True / False
In this Vermont history worksheet, students read two and a half pages of information about Vermont history. After reading, students complete 10 true or false questions about what they read.
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History-5 Word Search
In this literacy learning exercise, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: Treaty of Paris, 1763
The Treaty of Paris was seen as a diplomatic success when it was ratified, however, it encouraged dissension among the colonists and the British government in the long run. Delve into the deal making behind of the scenes between France,...
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Treaty of Paris 1763
Visitors will find a transcript of the text of the Treaty of Paris. The beginning has a long description of the people and countries involved in the Seven Years' War. It goes on to state the terms of the peace treaty for France after...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Treaty of Paris (1763) and Its Impact
Find out about the terms of the Treaty of Paris, 1763, which brought an end to the French and Indian War. See how Spain fit into the treaty and read about the colonists' views of the British soldiers at the end of the war.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Treaty of Paris
In this article you will find a brief description of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Years' War and gave all French land in North America to England.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Treaty of Paris Ends the French and Indian War
This site provides information about the French and Indian War (The Seven Years War). This war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 in which France lost Canada to Great Britain.
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: Proclamation Line of 1763
Tensions between the colonists and Britain were on the rise at the conclusion of the Seven Years' War. Policies put in place by Britain to control colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains led to resentment among the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Royal Proclamation of 1763
An explanation of the cause and effects of the Proclamation of 1763 along with the original text itself.
Digital History
Digital History: Problems England Faced After the French and Indian War [Pdf]
This offers a good overview of the problems England needed to deal with after signing the Treaty of Paris in 1763, ending the French and Indian War. What to do about the new lands they controlled, how to deal with their loss of income...
Digital History
Digital History: The Seven Years' War
A good overview of the French and Indian War, the part of the Seven Years' War that was fought in North America. Read about the reasons for the war, important battles, and the terms of the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: French and Indian War
The struggle for territory between the European countries led to the French and Indian War. This war had far-reaching consequences for the colonists and Great Britain. Discover reasons the war began and how the end of this war eventually...
Other
Philadelphia Print Shop: The French & Indian War
Read a brief history of the war with information on the British and the French. The page also includes a link to "Maps of the French & Indian War," which could be used in an elementary classroom setting. Note that this is an...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1763
A map of eastern North America and the Greater Antilles showing the territorial possessions adjusted by the Peace of 1763 (Treaty of Paris) at the end of the French and Indian War (and the Seven Year War in Europe). The map is...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: New France
An overview of New France, from the time the French first began to explore the area until they ceded Canada to the British (Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763). Includes a discussion of the founding of Quebec City and early maps of the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: British Colonies After the French and Indian War, 1764
A map of the eastern portion of North America showing the British, Spanish, and Indian territories after the French and Indian War (1754-1763), with the proclamation line as established by the Treaty of Paris (1763). "The newly acquired...
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Etc: Development of the Northwest Territory in Us, 1790 1810
A map of the American Northwest Territory showing the boundary developments in 1790, 1800, and 1810. The upper left map shows the territory acquired by the United States from Britain after the Revolutionary War as established by the...