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King Georges War
The warm-up to the French and Indian war between France and England , also fought for domination over North America. Ends with the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle and no clear victor. -
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The French and Indian War
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Agitation Grows
Tension grows between France and England over competing land and trading claims. Minor skirmishes break out, particularly in rural areas. -
The Message
George Washington carries Virginia's ultimatum over French encroachment to Captain Legardeur de Saint-Peirre at rivere Aux Boefus. He rejects it -
The First Battle
Washington defeats the French in a suprise attack. His troops retreat to great meadows and build Fort Necessity. -
The French take Fort Necessity
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Washington's Resignation
Blamed for Fort Necessity, Washington resigns. He will later return as a volunteer under British authority. -
The British seize Acadia (Nova Scotia)
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The Battle of Wilderness
British General Braddock's forces are defeated near Fort Duquesne in Pennsylvania, leaving the backwoods of British territory undefended. -
The Battle of Lake George
British Colonol William Johnson's forces win, making Johnson the first British hero of the war. -
Declorations of War
Great Britian declares war on France. France Declares war on Great Britian. -
Fort Oswego
The French capture this fort on the banks of the Great Lakes. -
Fort William Henry
The comander in chief of the French forces, Loius-Joseph de Montcalm takes Fort William Henry. The infamous massacre occurs, later dramatized in James Fenimore Cooper's The last of the Mohicans. -
The French take Fort Ticonderoga
