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Leading European powers during the midThe French and Indian War (1754 - 18^th century were conflicting against 1763) was one another for control in a series of land wars fought between England and dominance.  These tensions developed into multi-country confrontation known as The Seven Years War that pitted France, Austria, Sweden, Russia, and Saxony against Prussia, Hanover, and Great Britainbeginning in the late 1600s.  Conflicts were not just isolated to European boundaries but were on a global scale with hostilities expanding into territories surrounding India and North America.  The struggle occurring within the colonies centered Great Britain against France known as What made the French and Indian War.  North American territory different from the earlier conflicts was dominated by that it began in the British on the eastern coast, the French down New World. All previous wars had begun in Louisiana up through Canada following the Mississippi ValleyEurope, and with the Spanish in Florida.  Each European power was vying for dominance within North America and all were aiming to claim the most land possible.  Due to Spainexception of King George's miniscule settlement the main aim for supremacy came between Great Britain and France.   There were War (1744 � 1748), no clear dividing lines that separated New France from the British colonies so constant disagreements arose about who could claim what land.  Specifically, regions around the Ohio Valley into the Ohio River and up near the Great Lakes produced the largest controversy.  France, who first discovered the Ohio territory claimed control because they battles had not only settled into that area first but also established trading centers to ensure a lasting hold on been fought in the regionNew World.  In contradiction, Great Britain demanded ownership Most of these conflicts began because the land grants issued by the monarchy allotted the colonies with claim each side hoped to all areas expanding from the east coast to the not yet settled west coast.  Since there was no specific divider gain trade or military advantages in Europe as well as an undetermined ownership of bordering territories British colonistsin various European colonies in Africa, unhappy with the overcrowding occurring on the East coastAsia, expanded their settlements into €˜French' lands, taking over already established areas for their own specific use.  The French and many Native American tribes were frustrated with these imperialistic actions of the BritishAmericas.

Tensions escalated when The reason why the French built a trading fort, known as Fort Duquesne, and Indian War began in what would be Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Great Britain felt that this was strictly within their colonial territory.  The British government sent over a representative, 21 year old George Washington, to demand that the French relinquish their fort and return back to their own settlements.  New France refused to accommodate World involved the terms which invoked Washington Ohio Country. Both the English and the small number of soldiers accompanying him to attack thus stimulating the French and Indian War in claimed the year land west of 1756the Appalachian Mountains.  The first physical conflictions between Beginning in the two 1740s both countries occurred at Fort Duquesne where had merchants engaged in the French were pitted against Washington and fur trade with the newly arrived General Edward BraddockNative Americans in Ohio.  The British outnumbered By the French however they were attempting to fight like the typical European style of open battlefield1750s, marching towards enemyEnglish colonists, and shooting at especially the opponent whereas the French opted for investors in a more guerilla warfare style of concealing themselves from venture called The Ohio Company, also hoped to convert the British while surprise attacking them.  Many Native American tribes who were burned by the expansion of British colonies wilderness into their homelands aligned with the French during the war although some such as the Iroquois affiliated with the British due to their frustration at France's original colonialismviable farms.

The bulk of In the fighting occurred along 1750s, the lakes of Champlain French and George in order for both sides the English each moved to move supplies and troops more efficiently.  Great Britain began deny the war off with a tract of unsuccessful attempts to overtake French forts as they adjusted other access to the new style of military strategy that France was utilizingOhio Country.  However, momentum shifted in favor of Great Britain when In the British military was able to claim Fort Carillonearly 1750s, later named French soldiers captured several English trading posts. They also built Fort Ticonderoga, and overtake Quebec.  With the main hold of Canada seized, a lost position in India, and a weak showing in Europe France realized Duquesne (modern-day Pittsburgh) so that victory over Britain was nearly unattainablethey could defend their territory from English threats.  In response, France attempted to organize a peace agreement with Great Britain but the demands of the British were too great to accept.  Instead, King Charles III of Spain offered his services to aid his cousin, King Louis XV of France, A Miami village called Pickawillany in case the British did not agree to a peace terms by May 1, 1762, this was known as the Family Compactwhat is now western Ohio hosted English traders.  This alliance was meant to be an initiative for the British to end the war however France saw this alignment as an option for victory.  Overall, this was not a strategic benefit as the British Navy was completely overpowering to the Spanish Armada and was able to gain the The French Caribbean Islands, the Philippines, and Spanish Cuba.  With a loss of territory and failed invasions of England occurring simultaneously their Indian allies destroyed it in Europe the French diplomats sought peace1752.

In 1763 the European powers 1754, George Washington and a small force of Great Britain, FranceVirginia militiamen marched to the Ohio Country to drive the French from the region. Hoping to capture Fort Duquesne, Washington quickly realized that the fort was too strong. Washington retreated a few miles from the fort and Spain as well as Portugal collectively signed constructed Fort Necessity. If he could not drive the Treaty of Paris thus ending French from the Seven Years War area, he would at least contest their presence with his own stockade. A combined force of French soldiers and more specifically their native allies overwhelmed Fort Necessity on July 3, 1754, marking the start of the French and Indian Warin the New World.  Great Britain received England did not officially declare war until 1756, although the main rewards from conflict had actually begun two years earlier. The next few years witnessed French successes on the agreement as France and Spain battlefield against the English, including General Edward Braddock's defeat in 1755. The major reason for the French victories was their Native American allies. Ohio Country natives enjoyed trading with both gave up the territories they held within North AmericaEnglish and the French.  However, Great Britain paid a heavy price most tribes feared the large number of British colonists in North America. Natives west of the Appalachian Mountains feared that the number of English colonists would continue to execute grow. As the expensive multi-war front therefore they were left with heavy debtsEnglish population increased, the Indians believed that white settlers would seek their fortunes in the west, driving the natives from their land.   In order 1757 the tide turned in favor of the English. William Pitt, the English Prime Minister, determined that the best way that England could defeat the French in Europe was first to equalize their balance conquer the French in the New World. In 1758, sizable numbers of British government began soldiers arrived to issue high taxes upon carry out Pitt's plan. With colonial assistance, British soldiers captured Fort Duquesne that year. In 1759, the citizens English captured both Fort Niagara and Quebec, France's major city in the products they boughtNew World.  AlsoMontreal fell the following year, leaving England in order to keep compatible relations with control of France's possessions in North America. The French and Indian War continued in Europe, Africa, and Asia for three more years. In 1763, both sides signed the Native Americans Treaty of Paris (1763), which formally concluded the monarchy issued war. The end result in the Proclamation New World was France's loss of 1763 practically all of its colonies in North America to reduce the amount English. England now owned most of modern-day Canada and most of westward expansion into the freshly obtained land between the Atlantic seaboard and the Mississippi River. Although French territory that was once New Francenow belonged to England, the British did not have firm control over most of it.  With higher living expenses and reduced abilities Native Americans, including those in the Ohio Country, stood ready to expand settlements defend their territory from the colonists became disheartened with ' westward expansion. Most tribes hoped that friendly trading arrangements could be made, but they also feared the British government which would eventually develop into large number of English colonists in the American RevolutionNew World.[[Category:History]] [[Category:Events]] [[Category:]] [[Category:]] [[Category:]][[Category:Exploration To Statehood]][[Category:]][[Category:]][[Category:]][[Category:]][[Category:]][[Category:]][[Category:]]