The French and Indian War

The Seven Years' War was Actually 9 Years

May 18, 1754

Although hostilities began in 1754, Britain did not finally declare war on France until May, 1756. http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war

Albany Plan of Union

Jul 10, 1754

Weeks after the war began, delegates from 7 of the 13 Britain colonies met in Albany, New York, to discuss the growing crisis and their colony defense.http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war

In spite of the war's moniker, not all Native Americans Sided With the French

Oct 4, 1758

While the majority of Native American tribes backed the French, numerous tribes stayed neutral, fought along side the British or shifted allegiances with the winds of the war. http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war

The French and Indian War set stage for the American Revolution

Oct 4, 1765

After paying Prussia to fight in Europe and reimbursing the Americans colonies for American expenses , Britain found it's greatest debt at the war's end. http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war

The War Gave Rise to The Canjuns

Feb 27, 1775

Although the Catholic residents of the French - speaking Acadia - composed of portions of the present day Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island prayed nuetrality, the British feared they were subrusive.http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war

The war inspired " Yankee Doodle"

Oct 4, 2016

Although more associated with American Revolution, the lyrics for the patriotic tune were thought to have been composed by the British during the French and Indian War to mock the ragtag colonists fighting alongside the finely drilled and nattily attired redcoats. http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war