Topic > Impact of the Treaty of Paris on the American Colonies

Balil Rogers10-5-14HIST 100: History of the United States I Treaty of ParisDuring the 18th century the British and American colonies had many differences in the Americas. British troops despised the colonies. The colonies could not bear the cruel treatment of the English and later rebelled due to the Treaty of Paris. Even the English did not respect the Indians. They wanted to drive 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 affects both Native Americans and the colonies. The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the Seven Years' War. The war was between European nations (French versus Great Britain). The British victory starved the Indians because they depended on gifts from the English for hunting and trade. The English did not respect the Indians and ignored their culture and what they followed. “Forgoing the gifts and sending troops 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, the English do not want to join the Native Americans but instead want to conquer the land. From what you can see the English have no intention of joining forces. The Indians will defend their land and protect their people. The colonies were also affected by the Treaty of Paris. The English were protecting the colonies from the Indians and wanted to bring in more troops. “The measure was intended to defend the new empire, but American colonialists feared that its purpose was to create a police force (Calloway 90).” This caused the colonies to pay the expenses of the British army. The British would later impose an import duty, or tax on the colonies, to pay for the war. Pontiac's War was an attempt at independence for Native Americans. The Indians formed allies westward to subsequently attack the English and the colonies. This later caused both sides to retaliate and attack the Native Americans. In the Colonial War, the colonists kill large numbers of Indians to gain their independence. The colonies were a punching bag for the Indians because of the English. The cost of military aid “… alienates Britain and its colonists (Calloway