The French-Indian War The French and Indian War was one of the most devious, and devastating times for the planet. The French and Indian War was described as: … was the North American conflict that was part of a larger imperial conflict between Great Britain and France known as the Seven Years War (The French and Indian War). During this time period, many countries were involved in a global war that stretched even to North America. Europe was torn between Britain and France as their allies surged to back the feuding superpowers. The Indian inhabitants soon picked sides with either Britain or France. The war quickly escalated and became a global disaster. The colonies soon backed their mother countries as the French and the English
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Peace with Britain and France crumbled after long standing rivalries grew to an all-time high. Tension rose and patience ran thin when it came to North America, in particular. Years prior, both countries raced to colonize the New World after it was discovered. Trading relations with the Indian natives was also a problem, seeing as Indians were trading with multiple colonies. The colonists were angered by the oncoming advances of France. The colonies were wholly interested in overcoming the French and appealed to the King for permission to raise armies and monies to defend themselves (French and Indian War/Seven Years’ War). Trade regions were constantly a dispute because one country was never satisfied with having a certain area. France and England had clashed several times before, but the tension was too much and soon after, the eastern seaboard and the Midwest became the battleground for two great nations with land, trade, and even bragging rights on the …show more content…
The French and ran the English off of the land. The French continuously pushed from New France (Canada). They took up a position somewhere in the Ohio Valley. George Washington was deployed to regain the land which the British considered theirs. The French would not budge, so Washington was sent back empty-handed. After hearing of the refusal of the French, the British sent a small brigade back to the French fort who were led by Washington. They were sent to prepare a road, and then he was instructed to help defend the fort. He then joined commandeering officer Colonel Joshua Fry. Washington returned and he was soundly defeated by the French. He was losing already. What more did he have to lose? He promptly surrendered, and the French let the Englishmen and the colonists return. Washington returned back to camp embarrassed. His defeat at the hands of the French drew the notice of English Parliament. Parliament sent General Edward Braddock to command English troops stationed in North America. Braddock was known for his aggressive tactics in battle. He had long been employed in the military (40+ years), and his rank showed his skill and
Peace with Britain and France crumbled after long standing rivalries grew to an all-time high. Tension rose and patience ran thin when it came to North America, in particular. Years prior, both countries raced to colonize the New World after it was discovered. Trading relations with the Indian natives was also a problem, seeing as Indians were trading with multiple colonies. The colonists were angered by the oncoming advances of France. The colonies were wholly interested in overcoming the French and appealed to the King for permission to raise armies and monies to defend themselves (French and Indian War/Seven Years’ War). Trade regions were constantly a dispute because one country was never satisfied with having a certain area. France and England had clashed several times before, but the tension was too much and soon after, the eastern seaboard and the Midwest became the battleground for two great nations with land, trade, and even bragging rights on the …show more content…
The French and ran the English off of the land. The French continuously pushed from New France (Canada). They took up a position somewhere in the Ohio Valley. George Washington was deployed to regain the land which the British considered theirs. The French would not budge, so Washington was sent back empty-handed. After hearing of the refusal of the French, the British sent a small brigade back to the French fort who were led by Washington. They were sent to prepare a road, and then he was instructed to help defend the fort. He then joined commandeering officer Colonel Joshua Fry. Washington returned and he was soundly defeated by the French. He was losing already. What more did he have to lose? He promptly surrendered, and the French let the Englishmen and the colonists return. Washington returned back to camp embarrassed. His defeat at the hands of the French drew the notice of English Parliament. Parliament sent General Edward Braddock to command English troops stationed in North America. Braddock was known for his aggressive tactics in battle. He had long been employed in the military (40+ years), and his rank showed his skill and