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The French & Indian War Timeline
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Conflicts Over The Ohio River Valley
The 21 year old major named George Washington leads about 40 men to present day Pittsburgh and builds a fort. But, then the partially built fort is captured by the French And Native Americans. The French then finish the partially built fort and name it
Ft. Duquence.
I think this is important for my timeline because this was one of the many minor battles that started the French & Indian War. http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war -
The Battle of Monongahela
The Battle of Monongahela also known as, Braddock's Defeat. Is a battle where the British were surprisingly attacked when they were marching towards Ft. Duquence. The British force was lead by General Edward Braddock. This war was a major defeat for the British. The French and Indian fought from behind the trees and gained on the British. This is important because it was a major loss for Britain. http://www.historicalfirearms.info/post/110471094429/braddocks-defeat-battle-of-monongahela-the -
The Battle of Ft. Oswego
The Battle of Ft. Oswego was a battle between the French and British. The French troops were lead by Montcalm. Montcalm gained the fort and 121 British cannons. This is important because this was Montcalm saved his 1,700 prisoners and gained 121 British cannons. https://michelinewalker.com/tag/battle-of-fort-oswego/ -
Battle of La Belle-Famille
This was a battle where both the French and the British were ready for battle, the French were not "surprise attacked." This battle took place at the French fort Ft. Niagara. The British and their native american allies the Iroquois kept a close watch. Then they attacked and the British had just gained one of their first French fort. http://historiasdelahistoria.com/2014/10/02/fort-mose-el-santuario-espanol-donde-los-esclavos-fugitivos-de-eeuu-fueron-libres -
The Battle at Quebec
The Battle at Quebec was a major turning point in the French & Indian War. This was one of the first battles that the French had lost. When the French lost they had to surrender and the British ended up gaining the capital of New France. This is important for my timeline because this is a major turning point in the French & Indian War. http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/File:Battle_of_Quebec.jpg -
The Treaty of Paris, 1763
The treaty of Paris was the end of the tragic and bloody battles of the French & Indian. The French gave the Spanish some land west of the Mississippi River. The British had won after many years of severe war. https://www.landofthebrave.info/treaty-of-paris-1763.htm
