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King George's War
The warm-up to the French and Indian War between France and England, also fought for domination over North America. Ends with the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle and no clear victor -
Agitation
Tension grows between France and England over competing land and trading claims. Minor skirmishes break out, particularly in rural areas. -
The message
George Washington carries Virginia's ultimatum over French encroachment to Captain Legardeur de Saint-Pierre at Riviere aux Boeufs. He rejects it -
The First Battle
Washington defeats the French in a surpise attacks. His troops retreat to Great Meqadows and build Fort Necessity. -
Washington's Resignation
Blamed for Fort Necessity, Washington resigns. He will later return as a volunteer under British authority. -
The French take Fort Necessity
The French take Fort Necessity -
The British seize Acadia (Nova scotia)
The British seize Acadia (Nova scotia) -
Declarations of War
Great Britain declares war on France. France declares war on Great Britain -
Fort Oswego
The French capture this fort on the blanks of the Gr0eat Lakes. -
The British take Fort Triconderonga
