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The Message
George Washington set out for French encroachment, carrying Virginia's ultimatum to French captain Legardeur de Saint-Pierre at Rivier aux Boeufs. He rejected it. -
The First Battle
Washington defeats French in a surprise attack. His troops retreat to Great Medows and built fort Necessity. -
The French Take Fort Necessity
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Washington's Resignation
Blammed for Fort Necessity, Washington resigns. He will return as a volunteer inder British authority. -
The Battle of the Wilderness
British Braddick's forces are defeated near Fort Duquense in Pennsylvania, leaving the backwoods of British territory un defeated. -
The Battle of Lake George
British Colonel William Johnson's forces win, making Johnson the first British Hero of the war. -
Declorations of War
Great Britain declares war on France. France declares war on Great Britain. -
Fort Oswego
French capture this fort on the banks of the Great Lakes. -
Fort William Henry
The commander-in-cheif of the French forces, Louis-Joseph de Montclam takes Fort William Henry. The Infamous Massacure occurs, later dramatized in James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of The Mohicans. -
The French take Fort Ticondera
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Louisburg
The British seize Louisburg, the opening rout to Canada. -
The British Take Fort Ticonderoga
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Quebec
The British win the decisive Battle of Quebec. Montclam and Wolfe, the commanding generals of both armies, perish in battle. -
French Siege of Quebec Falls
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Montreal
Montreal falls to the British; letters are signed finishing the surrender of Canada -
Treaty of Paris
All French possesions east of the Mississippi, except New Orleans, are given to British. All French possessions west of the Mississippi are given to the Spanish. France regains Martinique, Guadeloupe and St. Lucia.
