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FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR
1754 - 1763


The French and Indian War, also called the Fourth French and Indian War, was the North American extension of the Seven Years' War.

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 the French and Indian Wars.


WHO FOUGHT THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR?
France fought against Great Britain.

Wolfe won the Battle of Quebec, and the English conquered Canada, Cape Breton, and St. John.


The Treaty of Paris, 1763, concluded the French and Indian War.



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 - July 9, 1755
Map of the Battle of the Monongahela


1759, September 13 - Battle of Quebec
British victory.

Battle of Quebec - September 13, 1759
Battle of Quebec - September 13, 1759

Map of Quebec 1759
1759 Siege of Quebec

 

 

 


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