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French and Indian War
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Fort Neccessity
Fort Necessity was the first battle of the war. Though war was not declared for another two years, this was the first major battle of the war. In the end Colonel George Washington surrendered to the French and their Indian allies. This is the unofficial start of the war. -
War Declared
England declares war with France. This is the official start of the war. -
The Massacre of Fort William Henry
The massacre that occured happened after British forces surrendered. While French soldiers escorted the British to Fort Edward, Indians repeatedly attacked them. -
Battle of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec marked a signifigant turning point in the war. This battle cut of New France from France, thusforth stopping most all supplies being transported to the French army on North America. -
Fighting in North America ends
Fighting in North America was amost completely over by now. Most soldiers were then redeployed to the West Indies or other places of value to the British and French. -
Treaty of Paris
This was the end of the war against the French. This treaty gave most of the French colonies in North America to England or Spain. -
Pontiac's Rebellion Starts
Pontiac, an Indian leader, gathered Indians from many different areas to rise up against the British. This was a continuation of the French and Indian War, but without the French. -
The beginning of the Siege of Fort Detroit
Pontiac's forces began their six month siege of Fort Detroit. -
End of the Siege of Fort Detroit
Pontiac's forces end their attempts to take Fort Detroit. He retreated to the Maumee River, where he continued to rally support against the British. -
End of Pontiac's Rebellion
Pontiac's Rebellion ended, changing absolutly nothing except increasing hostilities between the Indians and the Colonists.
