Impact of the Treaty of Paris on American Colonies

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Balil Rogers 10-5-14 HIST 100: United State History I Treaty of Paris During the 18th century British and the American colonies had many differences in the Americas. British troops looked down on the colonies. The colonies couldn’t proceed the cruel treatment from the British and later revolted due to the Treaty of Paris. The British didn’t respect the Indians neither. They wanted to force the Indians off their land. The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the Seven Years ' War (1756-1763) between France and Great Britain, New France. . The Treaty of Paris effect both the Native America and the colonies. The Treaty of Paris in 1763, brought end to the Seven Years war. The war was between the European nations (French vs Britain). British won This caused the Indians to starve because they depended on the British’s gifts to hunt and trade. The British didn’t respect the Indian and disregard their culture and what they follow. “Withholding gifts and sending in troop sent a clear message, reinforced by the language of British officers: Britain intended to reduce the Indians to submission and take over their land (Calloway 67).” In other words, British doesn’t want to join with the Native Americans but instead occur land. From what you see the British has no intension on joining forces. The Indian will defend their land and protect their people. The colonies was also effect by the Treaty of Paris. British was protecting the colonies from the Indians and wanted to bring more troops in. “The measure was intended to defend the new empire but colonial Americans feared its purpose was to create a police force (Calloway 90).” This cause the colonies to pay for the British’s army expense. Later British would impose an import duty, or tax on colonies to pay off The Pontiac War was an attempt for the independent for the Native Americans. The Indians formed allies westward to later attack the British and colonies. This later cause both parties to retaliate and attack the Native Americans. In the Settlers War, the settler kill off masses amount of Indians to gain their independence. The colonies was a punching bag for the Indians because of the British. The Cost of the military help “…drive Britain and its colonist apart (Calloway

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