In the early 1750s, the French explored and expanded into the northern Midwest region. This resulted in British and French colonists clashing along the poorly-defined border. In the early stages of the French and Indian War, the British came across many struggles. This was partly a result of the French having a greater number of Indian leaders and warriors on their side, as opposed to the British relying more heavily on leaders across the ocean. The British also experienced military and naval losses, for example, the loss of control over several of their forts along the frontier. In addition, King George III had been slow to show an interest in the war as it was beginning in 1754 and 1755. Eventually these brawls began to quickly increase, with King George III officially declaring war against the French in May of
In the early 1750s, the French explored and expanded into the northern Midwest region. This resulted in British and French colonists clashing along the poorly-defined border. In the early stages of the French and Indian War, the British came across many struggles. This was partly a result of the French having a greater number of Indian leaders and warriors on their side, as opposed to the British relying more heavily on leaders across the ocean. The British also experienced military and naval losses, for example, the loss of control over several of their forts along the frontier. In addition, King George III had been slow to show an interest in the war as it was beginning in 1754 and 1755. Eventually these brawls began to quickly increase, with King George III officially declaring war against the French in May of