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British-French Rivalry
George washington fought with British forces against the french. both forces wanted controlof the lands west of the appalachians. -
The Iroquois Confederacy
The most powerful group of native americans in the east was the Iroquois confederacy, based in New York area. -
Native Americns take sides
The french and british both knew that assistiance from native americans could help them win control of north america. The french had an advantage over the british because they had many native american allies. -
American Colonists take action
A group of virginians had plans for settling the ohio valley. In fall of 1753, governor Robert Dinwiddie of virginia sent a surveyor named George Washington into the ohio country. at this time washinton was 21 years old. -
Washington's first command
Dinwiddie made Washington a lieutenant colonel. he then sent washington back to the ohio country with a militia. -
The Albany Plan of union
representatives from several colonies met in albany, new york. they wanted to find away to defend them selves from the french. They also hoped to persuade the iroquis to support the British.
