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This was the un-official start of the French and Indian war. It took place at Fort Necessity, which was built by George Washinton.
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George Washinton led 150 Virginians to victory over a French exploratory party.
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The Albany Congress approves Benjamin Franklins Plan of Union, even though not all of the colonies accepted it. This is important, because this shows how Franklin was inspired by the Iroquois Indians way of combining 6 nations into one strong tribe.
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George Washington is fourced to surrender fort Necessity, because it flodded, ruining all of his gun powder, and amunitition.
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Braddock and his English colonists are defeated by the French and the Indians at Fort Duquesne. This is important because it shows that the English aren't doing so well.
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Over 6,000 Acadians are expelled from their homes in Nova Scotia after refusing to swear loyalty to Britain. This is important because it is showing how powerful Britain really is, they were able to remove over 6,000 people from their homes.
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The English declare war against the French in Europe, there it is called the 7 year war, becuase it went on for 7 years.
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This causes the Tides to turn for the currantly failing English troops. The Englishes moral is lifted and they are once again ready to fight!
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General Jeffery Amherst captures Louisbourg, this is important because it shows how the English are getting more power!
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The English troops win the battle of Quebec, this is important because when they have control over the French's supplies. In the process Wolfe and Montcalm are killed.
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The treaty of Paris is signed thus 'ending' the French and Indian War.
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Pontiacs rebellion was started by the Pontiac Indians, because they were angered by the white settlement on their part of the land. This was important because it was the ending of the French and Indian War.
