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The First Battle of The F&I War
George Washington leads his men to a small victory. A surprise attack on the French (who allied with the Huron and Algonquin). Is considered to be the starting point of the French and Indian War. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-blood-of-the-french-and-indian-war -
Braddock's Defeat
Braddock's Defeat (a.k.a the Battle of Monongahela) was a battle crucial to winning the main area of the Ohio river valley. The goal was for Great Britain to successfully infiltrate and gain control Fort Duquesne. This battle was led by the great General Edward Braddock accompanied by young George Washington. It was a devastating loss for the British. As they lost Braddock (He died.) https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Saint-Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric -
Battle of Quebec
The battle of Quebec was the turning point of the French and Indian War. Led by General James Wolfe, the British were now winning.They captured the capital of New France. The British lost Wolfe(died in battle).
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The Attack on Ft.St. Frederic
The British moved toward Ft.St.Frederic. The British fought and the French retreated and destroyed the fort. Britain made then made Ft. Crown Point west of the ruins of Ft.St.Frederic.
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The Attack on Montreal
An attack led by British General Jeffrey Amherst on the stronghold at Montreal. Shortly after the British won Quebec. An easy win for Britain as New France was falling apart. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Saint-Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric -
Pontiac's Rebellion
The natives who sided with Britain turn on them. Britain was not as respectful to them. Britain lost a few forts to the Indians. So General Jeffrey Amherst gave small pox infected blankest to natives. Since they were not used to or immune to small pox so they died in large numbers. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Saint-Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric -
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F & I War Begins
The French and Indian War was one of several integral wars that shaped the United States of America. In which Britain fought France over the land of what we know call North America. British later allied with the Iroquois. Though France allied with more Indians the Algonquin and Huron. All image sites listed.
