French And Indian War Analysis

August 25, 1758, Wolfe leads British troops ashore in Garabus Bay. After miraculously sneak up to the fort along a part of the river the French left unprotected. This advantage allowed the British to captured Fort Louisburg and Fort Frontenac. Thousands of British troops surrounded the forts pounding the French with artillery; and soon after the French retreated to a nearby town which allowed the British to set up arms at the fort. The French outnumbered soon surrendered, marking the first British victory of the war. This victory became a turning point for the British
On September 13, 1759 the second battle of Quebec the British sneak up to the French camping there. By sunrise, 4,500 British soldiers, stretch across the plains attack. Although the French retaliated, the British held their ground. The French knowing that defeat was inevitable retreated and later signed the articles of Capitulation, which turned over Quebec to the British.
On February 10, 1763, the Treaty of Paris is signed which kicking out the French from North America. Britain Gain control of Canada and land east of the Mississippi except New Orleans, while Spain gains land west of the Mississippi river.
Colonials desired to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. However, this became problematic due to the Native
Americans who still resided there. Parliament decides to pass a rule called the Proclamation line of 1763 which restricted Colonials from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to prevent further encroachment of Indian land.
With a huge war debt, Parliament issued the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act on the colonials to help pay for the French and Indian war. This angered the colonist which in turns lights the fuse for the American Revolution and the desire for independence.
The French and Indian War: Deciding the Fate of North America aligns perfectly with our course of study by further explains in detail each encounter of the French and Indian war that Exploring American Histories: A Survey which does but in a broader term.
The book further elaborates on the conflicts between navies at sea and British victories and defeats on land. The outcome of the French and Indian war ultimately led to desire of colonist to pursue independence which ultimately leads to American Revolution. The book challenges my knowledge of the French and Indian War by seamlessly elaborating each conflict. Allowing me to further expand my knowledge of the events that
unfolded.
I personally enjoyed The French And Indian War, and how each conflict was closely narrated. The book is easy to read, and I enjoyed every page. The book does give a profound insight into the French and Indian war, almost as if I was witnessing the events as they occurred.