French and Indian War
1)In the first two wars, England tried to capture French Quebec but succeeded n conquering Nova Scotia and securing trading rights in the area with Spain
2) In the third, Spain attacked in the South and France attacked in the North
i) English won and France was forced to give up control of India
ii) Colonists were upset with England for returning a French for they had
fought hard to win
3) Was knows in Europe as the Seven Year's War (this began in colonies and spread to Europe)
Causes
French built forts in the Ohio River Valley
To stop British expansion
Forts were being built on land that had been secured by the Washington family
French wanted to link its colonial possessions
War
Virginia's governor sent a militia of 150 men under the command of George Washington to Fort Duquesne
English initially won when encountered French outside the fort
French returned with reinforcements and defeated Washington
War spread to the West Indies, Europe, Philippines, and Africa
Europe (England and Prussia vs.
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America (French and Indians vs. English and colonists)
At first Britain lost as it tried to invade the Ohio River Valley
Led to attacks by Indians
British encountered success when they invaded French Canada (Under William Pitt)
British conquered Quebec and Montreal
Peace of Paris in 1763 ended the war officially
Attempts of Unity
Colonial unity tested under the Albany Plan of Union
Developed by Benjamin Franklin
Called for central government and universal recruitment and taxes
Rejected but set a precedent for later congresses
Consequences
French power on the continent almost ended
Quebec and Montreal went to England
Louisiana and New Orleans went to Spain
England got Florida in exchange for Cuba
French kept some islands in the West...