The French and Indian War, the war between France and Great Britain in North America, began in 1754 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
What was the timeline of the French and Indian War?
French and Indian War Timeline
1753
French soldiers from Canada march south and take over the Ohio Valley. Britain challenges them and claims Ohio for itself.
1754
Ensign de Jumonville and a lot of the people traveling with him were killed by a British soldier led by George Washington. To get back at them, the French and the Indians defeat the British at Fort Necessity. Washington gives up after losing one-third of his force.
1755
The British come up with a plan to defeat the French. Moncton successfully captures Fort Beausejour, Major General Edward Braddock's troops are defeated in the Battle of the Monongahela, and William Johnson’s troops stop the French advance at Lake George.
1756
The Seven Years' War begins as Great Britain declares war on France expanding the North American conflict to Europe, Africa, Asia and South America.
1757
The French led by Montcalm capture Fort William Henry. Following the surrender, Montcalm’s actions angers his Indian allies who capture or kill hundreds of unarmed British.
1758
William Pitt implements cooperative policies toward colonial legislatures to receive more colonial support for the war, the Treaty of Easton is signed with the Six Nations, and the British take control of the Forks of the Ohio.
1759
French surrender Quebec after a battle outside the city on the Plains of Abraham.
1760
The British capture Montreal ending the conflict in North America.
1763
February 10: The Treaty of Paris ends the war between Britain and France.
April: Ottawa Chief Pontiac unites many American Indian nations in an effort to drive British off their land. Colonel Henry Bouquet leads the British army and defeats Native American forces at Bushy Run.
October 7: King George III signs the Proclamation of 1763 reserving land west of the Allegheny Mountains for Indians.
Here is a copy of the Proclamation of 1763
The British Sugar Act is amended to tax the American colonies.
1765
April: Sugar Act and the Currency Act protests begin and many of the colonists refuse to use imported goods from England. The protests led to the American Revolution.
Picture of the American Revolution
Picture of the American Revolution
What were some effects of the French and Indian War?
The Colonists in the 13 colonies learn to work together and fight. The Sugar Act and The Stamp Act were passed and led to the American Revolution. The Indians were forced to become allies with the British after they took over Ohio.
