The First Blood of the French and Indian War - May 28, 1754
Today in History, in the year 1754, 22 year old lieutenant George Washington led his militia into southwestern Pennsylvania, where they defeated French and Native Americans. 10 French soldiers were killed and 21 were taken as prisoners. The French and Indian War was the last of a series of battles between the Colonists and British soldiers against the French and Native Americans. The French and Indian War ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763. Interestingly, The French ended up joining with the Colonists when they fought against England in the Revolution.
Source: History.com-French Indian War
Also see: Seven Years War
French and Indian War Begins
French and Indian War Ends
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