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King George's War
the warm up to the french and indian war bewteen france and engalnd,also fought for domintaionover north america. ends with the treaty of aix-la- chapelle and no clear victory -
agitation grow
tension grows bweteen france and england over competing land and trading claims. minor skirmishes break out, particulary in rural areas. -
the message
George washington carries viringina's ultimuim over french encrochment to captain legardeur de saint-pirerre at riviere aux boeufs. he rejects it. -
the frirst battle
washongtondefeats the french in surpise attack. his troops retreat to great meadow and build fort necessity