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The Seven Years' War was Actually 9 Years
Although hostilities began in 1754, Britain did not finally declare war on France until May, 1756. http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war -
Albany Plan of Union
Weeks after the war began, delegates from 7 of the 13 Britain colonies met in Albany, New York, to discuss the growing crisis and their colony defense.http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war -
In spite of the war's moniker, not all Native Americans Sided With the French
While the majority of Native American tribes backed the French, numerous tribes stayed neutral, fought along side the British or shifted allegiances with the winds of the war. http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war -
The French and Indian War set stage for the American Revolution
After paying Prussia to fight in Europe and reimbursing the Americans colonies for American expenses , Britain found it's greatest debt at the war's end. http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war -
The War Gave Rise to The Canjuns
Although the Catholic residents of the French - speaking Acadia - composed of portions of the present day Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island prayed nuetrality, the British feared they were subrusive.http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war -
The war inspired " Yankee Doodle"
Although more associated with American Revolution, the lyrics for the patriotic tune were thought to have been composed by the British during the French and Indian War to mock the ragtag colonists fighting alongside the finely drilled and nattily attired redcoats. http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war