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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.
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Tension grows between France and England over competing land and trading claims. Minor skirmishes break out, particularly in rural areas.
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George Washington carries Virginia's ultimatum over French encoachment to Captain Legardeur de Saint-Pierre at Riviere aux Boeufs. He rejects it.
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Washington defeats the French in a suprise attack. His troops retreat to Great Meadows and build Fort Necessity.
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Blamed for Fort Necessity, Washington resigns. he will later return as a volunteer under British authority.
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British General Braddock's forces are defeated near Fort Duqesne in Pennsylvania, leaving the backwoods of British territory undefended.
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British Colonel William Johnson's forces win, making Johnson the first British hero of the war.
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The French capture this fort on the banks of the Great Lakes.
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The British make peace with the Iroquois, Shawnee, and Delaware Indians.
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The British take Fort Niagara; the French abandon Crown Point. After these two victories, the Britishcontrol the entire western frontier.
