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The French & Indian War (Tyler & Bailey W)

  • Agitation grows 1752-1753

    Agitation grows 1752-1753
    Tension grows between France and England over competing land and trading claims. Minor skirnishes breakout. Particularly in rural areas.
  • The First Battle

    The First Battle
    Washington defeats the French using a suprise attack. His troops retreat to Great Meadows and build Fort Necessity.
  • The Battle of Wilderness

    The Battle of Wilderness
    British general Braddocks forces are defeated near Fort Duquesne in Pennsylvanina, leaving the back woods of British territory undefeated.
  • The Battle of Lake George

    The Battle of Lake George
    British colonel William Johnson forces win, making Johnson the first British hero of the war.
  • Fort Frontenac

    Fort Frontenac
    The French surrender this Fort on lake Ontario, effectively distorying their abillity to comunicate with thier troops in the Ohio Valley.
  • British/ Indian Peace

    British/ Indian Peace
    The British make peace with the Iroquois, Shawnee, and Delaware Indians.
  • A Slow Route To Victory

    A Slow Route To Victory
    The British take Fort Niagara; the French abandoned Crown Point. After these two victories, the British control the intire Western frontier.
  • Quebec

    Quebec
    The British win the decisive Battle of Quebec. Montcalm and Wolfe, the commanding genarals of both armies, parish in battle.
  • Montreal

    Montreal
    Montreal falls to the British letters are signed finishing the surrendor of Canada.
  • The Functional End of The War

    The Functional End of The War
    The British flag is raised over Detroit, effectively ending the war.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    All French possessions east of the Mississippi, except New Orleans, are givin to British. All French possessions west of the Mississippi are given to the Spanish.