7 Years War. By Marcus McGowan

  • War starts

    War starts
    This war was the first global war. waged over who had mos of te territory in North America and other places around the world. This war was also known as the French and Indian War in Norrth America.
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    7 Years War

    The French Indian War started in 1754 and ended in 1763 with the treaty of Paris.
  • Battle of the Monongahela

    Battle of the Monongahela
    At this battle, a british force under the command of general edward braddock, lost to a group of French and Canadian soldiers under the command of captain Daniel Lienard De Beaujeu with some help from the Native Americans
  • Battle of plassey

    Battle of plassey
    Robert Clive winning the battle of Plassey amounted to the British taking over East India which developed into the British having control over all of India.
  • Battle of Hastenbeck

    Battle of Hastenbeck
    After the french had won this battle, they believed they had the upper hand, years later, France had suffered many defeats and had very much needed a peace treaty
  • Siege of Fort William Henry

    Siege of Fort William Henry
    The fort was located at the southern end of lake george, the fort was protected poorly by a force of British regulars and provincial militia, commanded by lieutenant Colonel George Monro
  • Siege of Louisburg

     Siege of Louisburg
    This battle ended the French Colonial era in Canada and led straight to the loss of Quebec in 1759
  • Invasion of the Beauport Shore

    Invasion of the Beauport Shore
    also known as the Battle of Montmorency, This battle was an important meeting between the British and French forces. The British, lead by Wolfe, ended up retreating with 443 casualties and losses.
  • The battle of the plains of Abraham

    The battle of the plains of Abraham
    General James Wolfe defeated the French troops under command by General Marquis de Montcalm, which led to the surrender of Quebec.
    Both of the Generals died from wounds suffered during the battle.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    Essentially ended the war. Left the French with no strategic power in North America, there were also some claims given up in the Caribbean as well.