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The Battle of Plassey
The Battle of Plassey was fought in India on June 23 of 1757. It was a huge win for the British East India company because it allowed them to take control of the part of India they were in. The British won against Nawab the Bengal and his French Allies. -
Siege of Fort William Henry
The Siege of Fort William Henry was a battle fought in Lake George, NY in August of 1757. It was composed of mostly militia men and they went on a rampage, destroying buildings and watercraft before retreating. The British won the battle. -
Siege of Louisbourg
The Siege of Louisbourg in Canada was pivotal in ending the French's colonial era in Atlantic Canada. Over 175 were killed in this battle and 40 warships were used. -
The Battle of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec was a Canadian battle near summer's end of 1759. The battle was led by General James Wolfe, however he died from wounds during the battle. France ended up surrendering all of it's colonial possessions in North America. -
Pontiac's Rebellion.
The Pontiac rebellion took place in 1763 in the Great Lakes Region. It was started by a loose confederation of American Indian tribes. It went on for 3 years and the result was the British changing policies.
