The French and Indian war By Fred54 Period: Jan 1, 1750 to Jan 1, 1765 The French and Indian war Jul 3, 1754 Battle at Fort necessity The French ambush Washington and his troop making Washington surrender. Period: Jan 1, 1755 to Sep 26, 1758 Fort Duquesne The British attempt to take Fort Duquesne but they fail 3 year later the french burn Fort Duquesne.