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French and Indian War 1754-1763
This French and Indian War, also called the
Fourth French and
Indian War, was the North American extension of the
Seven Years' War.
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In the upper Ohio River valley colonial rivalry between France and
England came to a head.
The young
George Washington was sent to the
French quarter with the order for the French to withdraw. War ensued
and the opening fight of the war took place at Fort Necessity, 11
miles or 18 kilometers southeast of today's Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
It was the only time Washington
ever surrendered in battle.
Here is more about all the
French and Indian Wars.
WHO FOUGHT THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR?
France fought against Great Britain.
At the end of the war, Spain was
dragged into it as French ally and later received western Louisiana
for its troubles (see
Treaty of Fontainebleau 1762.)
Wolfe won the
Battle
of Quebec, and the English conquered Canada, Cape Breton, and St.
John.
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The
Treaty of
Paris, 1763, concluded the French and Indian War.
It's preliminary articles were signed
also at Fontainebleau, on the same day the Treaty of Fontainebleau
that gave Louisiana to Spain was signed.
Preliminary
Articles of Peace
Fontainebleau, November
3, 1762
Click to read entire
document on HathiTrust
THE BATTLES OF
THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR
1755, July 9 - Battle of the
Monongahela
French victory.
George Washington
was one of the few survivors.
Map of the Battle of the Monongahela
1759, September 13 -
Battle
of Quebec
British victory.
Battle of Quebec - September 13, 1759
1759 Siege of Quebec
See also
Pontiac War.
And maybe
American Timeline.
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