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George Washington builds Fort Necessity
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The french and indians attacked Washingtons troops who built a "fort of necessity". Killing or wounding one-third of Washington's men after a day of constant firingin heavy rain. Washington surrendered, and on the 4th of July was allowed to retreat.
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The British formally declare war on the French
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The French capture the British Fort Oswego and take control of lake Ontario
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Despite having many more troops, the British failed to take over Fort Ticonderoga
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The Ohio River Valley American Indians Sign the Treaty of Easton promising not to fight for the French. In return the British promise not to settle the land west of the Allegheny Mountains after the war.
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The Iroquois decide to ally with the British and help them defeat
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The French surrender the city of Quebec after the British defeat them in an early morning battle just outside the city.
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The British capture Montreal. Fighting ends between the French and the British in North America.
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The French and Indian War ends
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The Spanish, French and British sign the Treaty of Paris.
