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French and Indian War (1754--1763)
conflict started between the French and the British when british colonist began trading with Indians of the ohio Valley. French wanted control of all trade in there territory ( french and british borders in America were vague) -
battle (massacre) at Fort William Henry
French and Indians teamed up and killed 185 british soldiers and took 310 captive -
Battle of Fort DuQuesne
Govenor of virginia sent soldiers to kick French out of pennsylvania. This was led by George Wahsington. Washington was forced to surrender -
Battle of Quiberon Bay
British victory, British ships restricted French Navys,s ability o resupply forces in Canada by baracading the bay -
Battle of Quebec
british commander General Wolfe is killed, british forces sieze Qubec in dramatic uphill -
Battle of Montreal
Greatly outnumbered, French forces are defeated and many have died including Louis-Joseph of Monteal the commander and chief of french forces. This was the turning point of the war when the french are forced to surrender. -
Treaty of Paris
France gives up claims to all of its North American Possessions. All land west of the Mississippi River goes to spain.All land east of Canada goes to England.
