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William Pitt leading the British-
He was a member of the British cabinet. He was their informal leader, from 1756-1761. During the 7 year war, he led the ministry, holding the official title of Lord Privy Seal, starting in 1766 and ending in 1768. -
George Washington creating Ft. Necessity
He built it during the seven years’ war. He built it to defend his forced from the French Soldiers. It was his first major event in his military career. -
Battle of Fort Oswego -
During the war the French captured the British and held 1,700 prisoners captive. This battle was only 4 days long, August 10, 1756 to August 14, 1756. The French won. 30 people were either dead, or wounded. -
Britain and France War -
When Britain and France finally declared war, in the treaties of alliance Prussia immediately enters the war on the side of Britain. Austria, Sweden, and Russia are alliances with France. This European conflict will be labeled in the 7 year war. -
Massacre at Ft. William Henry
The Indians killed and scalped the British soldiers. After the war they took them to china to keep them held captive. The war lasted from 1754-1763. -
British Commit-
William Pitt is the British secretary of state. William will make British government do anything that is necessary to defeat the French. He will authorized the 23,000 provincial troops in North America. -
British Big Defeat-
The suffered a humiliating defeat at Fort Carillon. The French out numbered forced from 4 to 1. The British then suffered almost 2,000 casualties. -
Battle of Quebec-
Its also called the “Plains of Abraham”. There was 84 killed or wounded, and 431 captured. During the war the commanders form both sides died from wound sustains. After a year of fighting The french had capitulated during the battle. -
Fall of Montreal-
When Montreal surrendered to the British, and the Treaty of Paris in 1763 France was officialese ceded to Britain. When British commands 18,000 people to Jeffery, Amherst. Only 2,100 people actually left and after 3 days they were forced to surrender, and Montreal was in the hands of the British. -
French & Indian War Ends-
When the Treaty of Paris was ratified, it ended the French and Indian War. It was signed on November 3rd, 1762, when the Treaty’s ratification was delayed by critics. French surrenders all of its former North Americans territories east of Mississippi River to Britain.
