Moving West
British General Edward Braddock marching through wilderness to Fort Duquesne Pennsylvania in the French and Indian War 1755
Essential Question:
How did the colonists move west?
As you have learned, General Braddock’s goal was to create a route for the British, from the rugged Appalachian Mountains to the Ohio River Valley. But why was this road so important?
As you watch the next segment of the video, think about the following questions:
- Why did the French want to control the Ohio River Valley?
- Why did the British want to control the Ohio River Valley?
- Why did the Native Americans want to control the Ohio River Valley?
- Who was able to access waterways and claim land first?
- Who had limited access to the valley because of the Allegheny and Appalachian Mountains?
Test your knowledge. Read the description and drag it to the group it applies to.
