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French seizes Ohio Valley
French troops from Canada march south; seize and fortify the Ohio Valley. Britain protests the invasion and claims Ohio for itself. -
Retaliation from the French and The Indains
Ensign de Jumonville and a third of his escort is killed by a British patrol led by George Washington. In retaliation the French and the Indians defeat the British at Fort Necessity. Washington surrenders after losing one-third of his force. -
British make a plan to defeat the French
The British implement a plan to defeat the French. Moncton successfully captures Fort Beausejour, Major General Edward Braddock troops are defeated in the Battle of the Monongahela, and William Johnson’s troops stop the French advance at Lake George. -
Seven Years War Begins
The Seven Years' War begins as Great Britain declares war on France expanding the North American conflict to Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. -
French Capture Fort William Henry
The French led by Montcalm capture Fort William Henry. Following the surrender, Montcalm’s actions angers his Indian allies who capture or kill hundreds of unarmed British. -
Treaty of Easton signed with Six Nations
William Pitt implements cooperative policies toward colonial legislatures to receive more colonial support for the war, the Treaty of Easton is signed with the Six Nations, and the British take control of the Forks of the Ohio. -
French Surrender Quebec
French surrender Quebec after a battle outside the city on the Plains of Abraham. -
British Capture Montreal
The British capture Montreal ending the conflict in North America. -
Ends War
The Treaty of Paris ends the war between Britain and France. -
Continued?
Ottawa Chief Pontiac unites many American Indian nations in an effort to drive British off their land. Colonel Henry Bouquet leads the British army and defeats Native American forces at Bushy Run.