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Edward Braddock
Born in London, he was the first general to arrive from Britain. Braddock's main goal was to help English colonists expel French from Ohio. -
George Washington
George Washington was born into a thriving family farm in 1732 in Virginia. In his lifetime, Washington was the Lieutenant Colonel in the Virginia Militia and commander of the continental army during the American Revolution. -
The Start the Seven Year War
The Seven Year War lasted from 1754 to 1763, and began in North America. The conflict didn't reach Europe until 1756. The war was primarily Britain and France fighting over North American territory, with Great Britain reigning victorious. -
The Albany Plan of Union
In 1754 Benjamin Franklin proposed the Albany Plan of Union during a meeting with the British and Iroquois. This plan would unify the colonies and create a middle ground for colonists and American Indians, but was never implemented because colonies would become too strong and overcome the British Crown. -
Braddock's Death
Braddock was a senior officer in North America fighting against the French. Braddock and Washington joined forces, with Washington being his aide-de-camp (confidential assistant). -
Earl of Loundoun
He was the commander-in-chief for the British in 1756. Earl was a weak leader, guiding his military to many failures. -
British Invasion
The British released troops into North America, gaining the French's main forts; Fort Duquesne (renaming it Fort Pitt), Fort Frontenac, and Fort Louisburg. -
Battle of Quiberon Bay
During this battle, the British defeat the French in North America, West Indies, and India. The British had control of the Indian and Atlantic oceans. -
King George's Offer
King George III was concerned about the price of the war, willing to forfeit British-conquered territory as a peace negotiation. -
Neolin's Importance
Neolin, a Delaware Indian, believed that American Indians had been wrongly influenced by the Europeans and needed to resort back to their ancient traditions. Neolin inspired Pontiac to push back against the British, which led to Britain creating the Proclamation. -
Pontiac's War
Created by Native American's that disliked that the British ruled the Great Lakes. It involved three Indian tribes, and ended the war by signing a treaty. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed to end the Seven Years' War between Britain and France, and Britain then had control over North America east of the Mississippi River and Canada. -
Proclamation Line and The British
The Proclamation Line was signed by King George III to revoke colonists' right of settling westward. The British disliked this because the westward world had a lot to offer economically.
