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The First Battle
Washington defeats the French in a suprise attack. His troops retreat to Great Meadows and build Fort Necessity. -
The French Take Fort Necessity
French get their first victory -
Wahington's resignation
Blamed for Fort Necissity, Wahington resigns. He will later return as a volunteer under Brithish authority. -
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French and Indian War
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The Battle of Lake George
British Colonal William Johnson's Forces win, making him the first British hero of the war. -
Declarations of War
Great Britain declares war on France. France declares war on Great Britain. -
Louisbourg
The Brithish sieze Louisbourg, opening the route to Canada. -
The Brithish capture the French island of Gaudeloupe in the Carribean
British get a important victory after capturing Gaudeloupe. -
French Siege of Quebec falls
French take control of Quebec. -
The Brithish make peace with the Cherokee Indians
The British get an important ally -
Indain Wars
Pontiac, the Ottowa Chief, Proposes a coalition of Ottowas, Potawatomies and Hurons for the purpose of attacking Detroit. -
Pontiac capitulates at Detroit
Indain power in the Ohio Valley is broken.
