For My research paper I will be analyzing the significance of the French and Indian war which is also known as the seven years’ war. I will explain the causes that began French and Indian war, who was involved, and what was done to resolve the conflict. I will explain what was stated in the Treaty of Paris and what its purpose was.
The French and Indian war lasted from 1754 to 1763. The French and Indian war was part of the conflict that began among the European powers. It began in North America and spread to Europe; from the British point of view it was known as the French and Indian war. The French that lived in Canada called it the war of conquest. This was because they saw the British as conquerors who took away their land. Various Indian …show more content…
William Pitt was a member of parliament and a leader within his political party. In June 1757 he king formed a new government in London, William Pitt was chosen as the new prime minister. Pitt promised to wage an aggressive war in Europe and North America. Pitt began with the war in North America, he believed the French had to be defeated their before they could be defeated anywhere else. Pitt created a tree part plan for 1758. First, the British would capture Louisburg. Second, he wrote to the governors in the northern colonies in North America urging them to send up to 20,000 militiamen. Third, the same rank as regular redcoat officers were given to militia officers. Pitt’s action gave a new respect for the colonial soldiers. Pitt was ready to change the direction of the war, and his next move was to attack Louisburg, Fort Duquesne, and Fort Frontenac. If the British could take control over Louisburg, they could control traffic into an out of Canada. Jeffery Amherst was chosen by Pitt to lead this important attack. James wolf was Amherst’s second in command. 3,000 French troops guarded the fort at Louisburg. About another 3,000 were stationed on twelve warships that patrolled the border. On June 2, 1758 150 British ships sailed toward Louisburg carrying 12,000 men. British troops surrounded the fort with cannons and began shelling it on June 19. They wanted to take Louisburg quickly and move on to Quebec, but the bombardment lasted five
The French and Indian war lasted from 1754 to 1763. The French and Indian war was part of the conflict that began among the European powers. It began in North America and spread to Europe; from the British point of view it was known as the French and Indian war. The French that lived in Canada called it the war of conquest. This was because they saw the British as conquerors who took away their land. Various Indian …show more content…
William Pitt was a member of parliament and a leader within his political party. In June 1757 he king formed a new government in London, William Pitt was chosen as the new prime minister. Pitt promised to wage an aggressive war in Europe and North America. Pitt began with the war in North America, he believed the French had to be defeated their before they could be defeated anywhere else. Pitt created a tree part plan for 1758. First, the British would capture Louisburg. Second, he wrote to the governors in the northern colonies in North America urging them to send up to 20,000 militiamen. Third, the same rank as regular redcoat officers were given to militia officers. Pitt’s action gave a new respect for the colonial soldiers. Pitt was ready to change the direction of the war, and his next move was to attack Louisburg, Fort Duquesne, and Fort Frontenac. If the British could take control over Louisburg, they could control traffic into an out of Canada. Jeffery Amherst was chosen by Pitt to lead this important attack. James wolf was Amherst’s second in command. 3,000 French troops guarded the fort at Louisburg. About another 3,000 were stationed on twelve warships that patrolled the border. On June 2, 1758 150 British ships sailed toward Louisburg carrying 12,000 men. British troops surrounded the fort with cannons and began shelling it on June 19. They wanted to take Louisburg quickly and move on to Quebec, but the bombardment lasted five