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Start of the War
French troops from Canada move south and take over Ohio Valley. The British protest this invasion and declare that the Ohio Valley is theirs. -
The Fighting Begins
French military leader Ensign de Jumonville and a third of his army are killed by a British military force controlled by George Washington. In revenge, at Fort Necessity, the French and Indians kill one third of Washington's force and forces them to surrender and retreat. -
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French and Indian (Seven Years') War
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British Attacks
The British keep u attack to try to defeat the French. General Monocton captures Fort Beausejour, General Braddock and his troops are defeated at the battle of Monongahela, and troops under William Johnson stop French advance at Lake George. -
Start of Seven Years' War
As the British officially declare war on the French war spreads to Europe, Africa, the West Indies , and the ocean becoming the Seven Years' War. -
French Victory, but Struggle with Ally
The French led by Montcalm capture Fort William Henry. With the surrendering of the British, the Indian allies of the French begin to become upset with them. -
Rising Colonial Support
William Pitt creates cooperative policies for colonial legislatures to create more support within the colonies for the war. The Treaty of Easton is signed and the British take control of the Forks of the Ohio. -
Capturing of Quebec
Under the leadeership of William Pitt the British move in and force the French to surrender Quebec after a battle on the Plains of Abraham. -
End of War in America
The British capture Montreal ending the conflict in North America. -
Peace Begins
The Treaty of Paris ends the war between Britain and France. -
Small Uprising Put Down
Ottawa Chief Pontiac unites many Indian tribes in an effort to drive the British off their land. Colonel Henry Bouquet leads the British army and defeats Indian forces at Bushy Run. -
The End of the War
King George III signs the Proclamation of 1763 reserving land west of the Allegheny Mountains for Indians. This angers the colonists because they cannot expand west, but marks the virtual end to the war.
