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Britain and France Clash
In the 1700's Britain and France started to clash because, they were the strongest powers. -
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France and Britain Clash
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Tuscarora
The Tuscarora joined the Iroquis confederacy in 1722. -
Hostilities
In the 1740's hostility between the two forces grew. British fur traders built a fort called Pickawaillany. The French attacked the fort and drove the British away. -
George Washington
A small force of colonial soldiers, led by young George Washington, fought the French in what is now Pennsylvania. -
Political Cartoon
Americas first political cartoon designed by Benjamin Franklin, promoted his Albany Plan of Union. -
Washingtons First Command
In the spring of 1754, Dinwiddie made Washington a lieutenant colonel.