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British defeated at Ft. Duquesne
The British were defeated at Ft. Dugusene. The British panicked. Even though the Indians were out numbered almost 2-1 they still won. General Braddock died from a shot in the lungs at Fort Duquesne. Two-thirds of his men were killed or wounded. -
French take Ft. Oswego
The location of this event happend in Upstate New York. French commander Montcalm takes fort, but is horrified to discover that his Indian allies kill wounded soldiers, take scalps, and make slaves of captives. -
American colonists refuse to serve under British commander
New British commander (Lord Loudoun) closely managed the war effort, demanding exact numbers of recruits and money from colonies. Colonial assemblies began to refuse to cooperate. -
William Pitt guides British war effort
This event happened in London. It started in 1757 and ended in 1761. As Secretary of State, Pitt sought to reduce tension with colonists by promising payment in proportion to support of war effort, giving colonial assemblies control of recruitment, sending thousands more British soldiers, and replacing Lord Loudoun with a more reasonable commander -
Massacre at Ft. William Henry
This event happened in Upstate New York. Following surrender of British and colonial garrison to Montcalm (who promised safe passage back to England), Indians killed 185 and took 310 British captive. -
Louisbourg and Ft. Duquesne captured by British
Quebec & Western Pennsylvania was where this event had happened. British-American-Indian forces overwhelm French who abandon Louisbourg and burn Ft. Duquesne before retreating north. -
Battle of Quebec
Through British commander Gen. Wolfe is killed (along with French commander Montcalm), British forces sieze Quebec in dramatic uphill attack. -
Battle of Quiberon Bay
The naval of the Battle of Quiberon took place off the coast of France. British victory restricted French navy's ability to resupply forces in Canada. -
Iriquois join British-American alliance
The Iroquois joined the British-American alliance in the American Colonies.Balance of power tips towards British with this addition. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris happened in Paris, France. It was signed on Febuary 10, 1763. France gives up claims to all of its North American possessions. All land west of the Mississippi and New Orleans goes to Spain. All land east of the Mississippi River and Canda goes to England.
