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William Pitt leading the British
William Pitt helped turn the tide against the French. Pitt turned recruitment and supplies over to local authorities in America and promised to reimburse them for their efforts. And all in all just helped them be better. -
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French and Indian War
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Battle of Jumonville Glen
Known commonly as the Jumonville affair. Was the opening battle of the French and Indian War and first combat action for George Washington. It was near present-day Hopwood and Uniontown in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. -
the massacre at Ft. William Henry
Montcalm's Indian allies violated the agreed terms of surrender and attacked the British column. It had been deprived of ammunition, as it left the fort. Where many the Indians brutally killed and scalped many british soldiers -
George Washington creating Ft. Necessity
Having been surrounded by French and Indian forces, Lieutenant Colonel George Washington and his Virginia militia were forced to surrender on July 3, 1754. It was during the seven years war. 22 year old George Washington started making a fort. -
Battle of the Monongahela
It took place on 9 July 1755. It took place at the beginning of the French and Indian War. It was located at Braddock's Field in what is now Braddock, Pennsylvania, 10 miles (16 km) east of Pittsburgh. -
Seven years war
hostilities began in 1754, Britain did not formally declare war on France until May 18, 1756. France reciprocated three weeks later. Nine years of armed conflict between the two countries on the North American continent ended making everything more peaceful-ish. -
Battle of plassey
The Battle of Plassey. Battle of Plassey was the major reason for the consolidation of the British rule in India. The battle was between Siraj ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company. -
British gained florida
Treaty of Paris stripped France of its North American empire. Spain, which allied with France in 1762. They were also forced to cede Florida to the British. -
Ending of the Treaty Of Paris
Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States. It recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation. Thus ending the treaty. -
The royal proclamation
It followed the Treaty of Paris (1763). It formally ended the Seven Years' War and transferred French territory in North America to Great Britain. It forbade lots of things including certain places where settlement could be.
