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French troups from Canada march.
French troops from Canada march south; seize and fortify the Ohio Valley. Britain protests the invasion and claims Ohio for itself. -
The Seven Years' War begins as Great Britain declares war on France.
The Seven Years' War begins as Great Britain declares war on France expanding the North American conflict to Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. -
The French led by Montcalm capture Fort William Henry.
The French led by Montcalm capture Fort William Henry. Following the surrender, Montcalm’s actions angers his Indian allies who capture or kill hundreds of unarmed British. -
French surrender Quebec
French surrender Quebec after a battle outside the city on the Plains of Abraham. -
The British Sugar Act is amended.
The British Sugar Act is amended to tax the American colonies -
Sugar Act and the Currency Act protests.
Sugar Act and the Currency Act protests. Many colonists refuse to use imported English goods. Many colonists refuse to use imported English goods. Seeds of unrest are sown that will eventually lead to the American Revolution.