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British were defeated at Fort Duquesne
In 1755 the British were defeated by Indians at Fort Duquesne. The Indians were outnumbered 2-1 but still won the battle. The British troops were led by General Braddock who was shot in the lungs during the battle. 2/3 of General Braddock's men were killed or wounded. -
Massacre at Ft. William Henry
In August 1757 10,000 Indian and French soldiers from Canada went south from Fort Ticonderoga. They started attacking Fort William Henry. Many misunderstandings soon led to many murders and the surrender of Fort William Henry. The French and Indians killed 185 people and took 310 British as captives. -
William Pitt guides British war efforts
In London starting 1757 and ending in 1761 William Pitt guides British war efforts. William Pitt was a Secretary of State. He replaced Lord Loudoun and promised the colonist payment and giving them control of recruitment. -
American colonists refuse to serve under British commander
A new British commander, Lord Loudoun, starts to closely manage the war efforts. Lord Loudoun demands recruits and money from colonies near him. Colonists refuse to give him the recruits and money he is demanding. -
Louisbourg and Fort Duquesne captured by British
Louisbourg and Fort Duquesne were captured by the British in 1758. The British-American-Indian forces engulfed the French causing them to abandon Louisbourg and burn Fort Duquesne before withdrawing to the North. -
The Battle of Quebec
In 1759 The Battle of Quebec occurred. The British take Quebec in an uphill battle. The British commander at the time, General Wolfe, was killed. The French commander Montcalm was also killed. -
Battle of Quiberon Bay
The Battle of Quiberon Bay happened off the coast of France in Quiberon Bay in 1759. The British won this battle. By winning this battle the British cut off the French Navy ability to get more supplies and regroup in Canada. -
Iroquois join British-American alliance
In 1760 the Iroquois tribe joined the British-American alliance. This event happened in the American colonies. The Iroquois gave tips to the British to help them win the war. -
French surrendered Montreal
In 1760 the French surrendered Montreal. The French were outnumbered and had to surrender to the British. This was one of the final battles of the French and Indian War. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763 at Paris, France. By signing the Treaty of Paris the French gave up all the land they had in North America. All of the land west of New Orleans and the Mississippi River went to Spain and all the land east of Canada and the Mississippi River goes to England.
