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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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Today in History - May 15, 1756 - The Seven Years War Begins
The Seven Years War Begins - May 15, 1756
Today in History, the Seven Years War, also known as the French and Indian War in America, begins. Fighting and skirmishes in North America between France and England had already been going on, and this day England declared war on France.
The Seven Years War ended with the Treaties of Hubertusburg and Paris in 1763.
For more info, go to: History.com-Seven Years War begins 1756
Today in History, the Seven Years War, also known as the French and Indian War in America, begins. Fighting and skirmishes in North America between France and England had already been going on, and this day England declared war on France.
The Seven Years War ended with the Treaties of Hubertusburg and Paris in 1763.
For more info, go to: History.com-Seven Years War begins 1756
Thursday, April 19, 2012
True History - Veritas Card #16 - The French and Indian Wars
The French and Indian Wars - 1754-1763
The French and the English were both competing for the control of North America. In America, the Indians were siding with the French, and the Americans were siding with the English. The British colonists were farmers and settlers, and generally were Reformed Protestants, while the French were trappers and traders, and were generally Catholic.
In the past, there were other wars between England and France, but this war ended up being the final one that gave the control to the British.
Some important people who served in this war were George Washington, General Wolfe (British), General Montcalm (French) and Pontiac, who was an Indian chief. Pontiac continued to fight even after the war was over. General Montcalm and General Wolfe were both killed in this war.
The Treaty of Paris was the event that ended this war. Now England was in serious debt and was hoping the Americans would be able to help pay off the debt.
The French and the English were both competing for the control of North America. In America, the Indians were siding with the French, and the Americans were siding with the English. The British colonists were farmers and settlers, and generally were Reformed Protestants, while the French were trappers and traders, and were generally Catholic.
In the past, there were other wars between England and France, but this war ended up being the final one that gave the control to the British.
Some important people who served in this war were George Washington, General Wolfe (British), General Montcalm (French) and Pontiac, who was an Indian chief. Pontiac continued to fight even after the war was over. General Montcalm and General Wolfe were both killed in this war.
The Treaty of Paris was the event that ended this war. Now England was in serious debt and was hoping the Americans would be able to help pay off the debt.
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