Even after the 9 year long war was terminated, the French and Indian War continued to negatively affect the relations between the British and its American colonies. The war began in 1754 and was caused by the French and British imperial claims to territory in North America. Native Americans, the original occupants of the area, became involved in the war hoping to defend their territory. Each tribe had to choose an enemy to support, because the Natives did not have a strong enough army to defend themselves on their own. Most chose the French because of their economic ties, including the tribes part of the Iroquois Confederacy. The colonists also participated in the war by helping supply the British forces and sending men to fight. Despite their
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Before the war, many colonists were eager to serve the British in the French Indian War because they were patriotic, and British generals were held in high regards. British General, Edward Braddock, received immense respect from his peers, including young General Washington, and was infamous for his military victories (Doc C). Although the British were successful over all, Braddock’s epic failure during the French Indian war costed him his death and made colonists question their perception of the British. During the war, colonist soldiers were treated inferior to arrogant British citizens (Doc D). After the war, many colonists doubt their place and worth to Great Britain because of their treatment. Others are grateful for Britain’s victory and are eager for the opportunities that lay ahead (Doc E). However, because of their treatment after the war, more colonists felt like lower class citizens compared to British citizens and question their loyalty to the crown. The British do not allow the colonists to use the land they acquired during the war, making citizens feel betrayed that the promises that kept them fighting for several years were not met. Immediately after the war, British officials disconnected with provincial assemblies and the colonists realized their voices and problems did not interest the King. More British soldiers were sent to the …show more content…
Legislation passed once the war ended restricted political liberties colonists felt entitled to as members of the British commonwealth, including the right to give consent to taxation and the right to a fair trial. The territory and trade limitations, high tariffs, and boycotting campaigns greatly damaged the economic relationship between Britain and its colonies, causing Britain to sink into debt and the colonies to enter an economic depression. Ideological relations were injured during the war because of Braddock’s death and the treatment the colonists received from conceived English citizens. As colonists realized they were seen as inferior to English citizens and their rights were slowly taken away, they lost their loyalty to the King and Parliament. The strained political, economic, and ideological relations between Britain and its colonies leads to unrest in the colonies and ultimately, a
Before the war, many colonists were eager to serve the British in the French Indian War because they were patriotic, and British generals were held in high regards. British General, Edward Braddock, received immense respect from his peers, including young General Washington, and was infamous for his military victories (Doc C). Although the British were successful over all, Braddock’s epic failure during the French Indian war costed him his death and made colonists question their perception of the British. During the war, colonist soldiers were treated inferior to arrogant British citizens (Doc D). After the war, many colonists doubt their place and worth to Great Britain because of their treatment. Others are grateful for Britain’s victory and are eager for the opportunities that lay ahead (Doc E). However, because of their treatment after the war, more colonists felt like lower class citizens compared to British citizens and question their loyalty to the crown. The British do not allow the colonists to use the land they acquired during the war, making citizens feel betrayed that the promises that kept them fighting for several years were not met. Immediately after the war, British officials disconnected with provincial assemblies and the colonists realized their voices and problems did not interest the King. More British soldiers were sent to the …show more content…
Legislation passed once the war ended restricted political liberties colonists felt entitled to as members of the British commonwealth, including the right to give consent to taxation and the right to a fair trial. The territory and trade limitations, high tariffs, and boycotting campaigns greatly damaged the economic relationship between Britain and its colonies, causing Britain to sink into debt and the colonies to enter an economic depression. Ideological relations were injured during the war because of Braddock’s death and the treatment the colonists received from conceived English citizens. As colonists realized they were seen as inferior to English citizens and their rights were slowly taken away, they lost their loyalty to the King and Parliament. The strained political, economic, and ideological relations between Britain and its colonies leads to unrest in the colonies and ultimately, a