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French & British Timeline

  • Ohio River Valley War

    Ohio River Valley War
    The war for North America began in the Ohio River Valley. In 1754 a British force marched into the valley.
  • The Acadians were Deported

    The Acadians were Deported
    The acadians were deported by ship to the New England Colonies, Carribiean, France, or England. They were deported by Governer Lawrence.
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    Seven Year War

    When the Seven Year War broke out it was close to almost turning into a world war and lasted seven years.
  • Louisburg is captured by British

    Louisburg is captured by British
    Louisburg was attacked by British. French was cut off of supplies and reinforcments as they watched there ships burn and sink. After seven weeks the French at Louisburg surrendered.
  • onward to canada

    onward to canada
    major-general james wolf led a fleet up to st.lawrence river.
  • The Death of Montcalm

    The Death of Montcalm
    Montcalm died a day later from a (musket ball) bullet wound below his rib after losing The Battle on the Plains of Abraham.
  • Battle on the Planis of Abraham

    Battle on the Planis of Abraham
    A fierce battle raged between the French and British, and after 15 minutes of slaughter the French turned and fled. This war had been the bloodiest battle ever fought on Candian soil.
  • James Wolfes Death

    James Wolfes Death
    James Wolfe died a few minutes after there victory of the battle of the plains of abraham from three bullet wounds.
  • The French Surrender

    The  French Surrender
    The remaining French soilders fell back to Montreal holding out for a few months, then surrendered at Monteral.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    France and Britain sign a Treaty of Paris ending the conflict under the Treaty.
  • Pontiac's War

     Pontiac's War
    Pontiac and his allies attack against the British the British forts.
  • Royal Proclamation

    Royal Proclamation
    In October, King George 111 of England signed the Royal Proclamation of 1763, which laid out the Brithish Government's plans for the colony.
  • Quebec Act

    Quebec Act
    In 1774, Britian passed a law with new plans for the colony.