Effects of French & Indian War The French and Indian War‚ or The Seven Years War‚ had a significant impact on American colonists‚ their relationship with the motherland of Great Britain but none more so than the Indian tribes of the interior. Britain’s victory over France would‚ in essence‚ change the world at that time. It would not create a peaceful existence for those remaining in the Colonies. Hostilities grew at an alarming rate within the interior of the country due in part to an Indian
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The French and Indian War‚ also called the Seven Years’ War‚ lasted nine years (1754-1763) and was centered around the Ohio Valley‚ northwest of the British Colonies. Although the official declaration of war wasn’t until 1756 small battles began to take place as American forces tried to take an important French fort called Fort Duquesne. As attempts failed and a stalemate settled over the area‚ Britain decided that instead of going directly to war with France‚ they would have a war in America‚ because
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French-Indian War DBQ Prior to 1754‚ the British colonies were loyal to mother country England because of tensions between the colonies and the French‚ escalating when the French expanded into the British territory of the Ohio River Valley‚ and because of the issues arising with Native Americans due to both the French and British starting to move onto their land. Relations between the American colonies and England drastically changed between 1754 to 1763 economically‚ because of the colonists refusal
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In what ways did the French and Indian War 1754~1763 alter the political‚ economic and ideological relations between Britain and its American colonies? With France‚ Britain‚ and Spain all seeking for land and money in North America‚ war was the only solution to end the power struggle. Touched off by George Washington in Ohio Valley‚ it started the war that eventually became known as the Seven Years War‚ which was the largest the world has ever seen. The war affected the relations between the
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The French and Indian War changed the fate of America. It caused anger‚ misunderstanding‚ and ultimately‚ the separation of Britain and the colonies. There is a lot of historical evidence that shows the war had a large effect on American colonists. The first piece of evidence that shows a conflict between Britain and the colonists is that the colonists in the militia fought for the land in French possession‚ along with the Ohio River Valley. They won this land during the French and
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DBQ the French and Indian War The French and Indian War is known as an unintentional war sparked by a young George Washington’s actions towards the French ambassador. Both the English and French wanted to obtain control of the Ohio Valley. Each group desired to show their superiority and gain the benefits of the new world. The English and French could not solve their disagreement peacefully‚ and war was inevitable. The war not only changed the new world forever‚ but also‚ Britains relationship
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The French and Indian War altered the political‚ economical‚ and ideological relations between Britain and its American Colonies in numerous ways that would later on lead us to todays American. The colonists had become more distant from their mother country Britain. During this point in time the colonists were forced to provide for themselves such as using their own funds. For many more the colonies had began to distant themselves from Britain further than they already were due to Salutory neglect
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The French and Indian war lasted from 1756 to 1763. France made an expansion into the Ohio River valley which came to the attention of the British colonies. The French defeated George Washington‚ Edward Braddock‚ and Governor William Shirley during 1754 and 1755. In 1756 Britain declared war. The British leader William Pitt saw the war as a key to building the British empire. The British won their first victory at Louisburg in 1758 and later took Fort Frontenac. Then the British headed for Quebec
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The French and Indian War culminated in the Treaty of Paris in 1763‚ which would end French power in North America and British power would reign over North America east of the Mississippi River (Tindall). The French and Indian War‚ also called The Seven Years ’ War‚ nearly doubled Britain ’s national debt and post-war expenses were expected to remain high because the government decided in early 1763 to keep ten thousand British regular soldiers in the American colonies (Stamp Act). The primary
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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
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