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French & Indian War
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Victory
Washington leads Virginians to victory over a French exploratory party. -
Albany Plan of Union
Ben Franklin and representitives from New England, New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania are involved. The plan is for the states to come together and form a union. This is important because no one has ever done this before. -
Fort Necessity
Washington tries to take over Fort Necesity but is attacked by the French. Then, a war starts and Washington becomes involved. -
Albany Congress Fails
The Albany Congress fails and the Iroquois breaks off relations with Britain. Then they threaten to trade with the French. -
British eliminate French presence in North America
The British tries to eliminate French presence in North America. General Edward Braddock evicts the French from the Ohio Valley and Canada. -
Braddock is Defeated
The French and Indians defeat Braddock and his English and colonial forces at Fort Duquesne. -
Acadians
After refusing to swear loyalty to Britain, 6,000 Acadians are expelled from Nova Scotia. -
War is Declared
The English declare war on on the French. Native Americans fight for both sides. -
William Pitt
William Pitt becomes foreign minister. He understands colonial concerns and offers a compromise. -
Louisbourg is Captured.
General Jeffrey Amherst captures Louisbourg. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ends the war. France loses Canadian possessions, most of Indian Empire, and claims two lands east of the Mississippi River. Spain gets all French lands west of the Mississippi River and New Orleans, but loses Florida to England. England gets all of the French lands in Canada, rights to Caribbean slave trade, and commercial dominance in India. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
Pontiac's rebellion ends.
