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Fort Necessity
The battle at Fort Necessity was the unofficial start to the French and Indian War. The French wanted full control and wanted to own all of North America. -
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Albany Plan of Union
The Albany Plan of Union was purposed by Ben Fraklin as a way to get all the colonies to come together and have them unite for the first time. They had a vote and them uniting together had lost but eventually happened later. He say how powerful the Iroquois were with six colonies and wanted to be like them. -
Fort Duquesne
British commander, Edward Braddock, was fatally wounded and his army was destroyed at Fort Duquesne. He was defeated by English and Indians. -
William Pitt becomes Foreign Minister
William Pitt was a foreign secretary. He becomes the Foreign Minister in 1757. He adapts to war strategies to fit the landscaping. He is also very fair because if you fought for the English he would pay you back for any money you had to spend during the war. -
Battle at Fort William Henry
During the French and Indian war Fort William Henry was the site of the worst massacre in colonial history, this fort located near the Hudson River fell to the French in 1757. -
William Pitt to the Rescue
William Pitt helpd the British army begin winning battles. When the British began winning the Iroquis decided to join them. The Iroquis were a huge help because they are stong and all work together. -
Fort Louisbourg
The siege at Fort Louisbourg was when the French got catpured by the Engish. The siege of Louisbourg cost Amherst 172 killed and 355 wounded, while the French suffered 102 killed, 303 wounded, and the remainder taken prisoner. The Bristish had one that battle. -
Siege at Fort Niagara
The french had owned the fort and the British came and attacked it. The British won that battle. -
Battle of Quebec
Through British commander General Wolfe is killed, British forces sieze Quebec in dramatic uphill attack. Fort Quebec protected the St. Lawrence River that was the frenches only way of being transported supplies. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was the end to the French and Indian War. The British had won the war. The treaty of Paris was not good for the French. All territory on North America that belonged to them was taken away and given to the British and their allies. -
Pontiac's Rebellion Begins
Pontiac's Rebellion begins when Native Americans attack the British forces at Detroit. They attack because they had their own land and people are moving on to it. -
Pontiac's Rebellion Ends
King George III wanted to end Pontiac's Rebellion so he gave all the Indians the land west of the Appalachians. No one but the Indians could live on this land. They all agreed to this so Pontiac's Rebellion Ends.
