Grade Levels Grades 8-12

A Historical Investigation of the French and Indian War

Lesson Abstract

The French and Indian War, unlike the other wars, began on North American soil and then spread to Europe, where Britain and French continued fighting. Britain officially declared war on France in 1756. Native Americans fought for both sides but primarily alongside the French, who were interested in expelling the English from the continent and regaining their ancestral lands. Your students will be able to participate in unveiling the hidden mysteries of this war.

This lesson was designed to provide students with a variety of perspectives on the French and Indian War. In addition, this lesson was designed to meet the NSS Standards for U.S. History to 1877 and therefore can be easily adapted to meet state standards. More importantly, this lesson can be used as a general teaching resource with minimal modification. Students will be able to interpret, analyze, and evaluate primary/secondary sources that are related to this historical time period. As a result, students will be able to develop and refine an appreciation for the complexities of historical texts to investigate their relationship to a variety of archival and contextual materials.

Teachers

Angela Johnson - Howard County Public Schools, Maryland
Toni Richardson - Howard County Public Schools, Maryland

Documents

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