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Oct 21, 1534
French claims American Land
This is when the French claimed land east of the Appalachians and, west of the Rockies
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_colonization_of_the_Americas -
France Declares War On England
The Iroquois go into the French territory, this disrupts the Fur Trade so this causes war.
https://ucfsd.instructure.com/courses/16651/files/146661?module_item_id=72945 -
French Take Ft. Oswego
Although the French won, there are many wounded and killed by the Indians. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Oswego_(1756) -
William Pitt Guides The British
With William Pitt's help the British are strengthened with better soldiers, funding and supplies.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/8b.asp -
Battle of Quebec
This was really the turning point of the war.
http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-quebec-1759 -
Treaty of Paris
When the French surrender to the British.
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/treaty-of-paris
