French and Indian war timeline

  • George Washington creating Ft. Necessity

    George Washington creating Ft. Necessity

    It was a very small fort but just enough cover for a battle. Washington was 22 years old when he started construction on the fort. It was named Necessity because it was used as a storage place for gun powder, flour, rum, and gear.
  • British defeated at Ft. Duquesne

    British defeated at Ft. Duquesne

    This battle resulted in a British victory. There were only 8 deaths for the French and 104 for the British. The reason for the British to win is because the British can afford to lose people.
  • French take Ft. Oswego

    French take Ft. Oswego

    This major battle resulted in a French victory. The French had almost 2 times the British troops. There were only 30 deaths.
  • Massacre at fort William Henry

    Massacre at fort William Henry

    The fort was located South of Lake George. The siege resulted inn a French victory. There were 130 people injured or killed
  • William Pitt leads the British

    William Pitt leads the British

    Pitt was a member of the British cabinet and the leader of the British army. He lived to be 69 years old.He was also a British states men in the Wig group.
  • Battle of Quebec

    Battle of Quebec

    The British won this battle and captured Quebec. They were under the commands of General James Wolfe. It was a dangerous terrain because it was partly on a cliff.
  • Battle of Quiberon Bay

    Battle of Quiberon Bay

    This was a British victory at the bay of Quiberon. Unlike the other battles of this war the French had around the same amount of ships. This battle was actually fought in the water on ships.
  • The Surrender of Montreal

    The Surrender of Montreal

    The French were defeated by British troops. The main reason was that they were out numbered. This happened almost a year since being defeated on the plains of Abraham.
  • British capture Havana, Manila from Spain

    British capture Havana, Manila from Spain

    This battle took place in Havana Cuba. It was a decisiveness British victory. This battle took 7 days to end.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    This treaty ended the French and Indian War. It did not take action for a whole year after it. It resulted in the French to give up all their North American claims.
  • Period: to

    1954 - 1963