The War That Made America
...British prospective
The French and Indian War also known as the Sevens’ Year War, is the war that made America. It was fought not only in America, but also in India and Africa where France and Great Britain had established colonies. This war was about dominating the North America. The French and the British were fighting each other but it was the Indians who would decide who win this war. The French were trading with the Indians for over a century therefore many Indians supported the French. The British were not welcomed by the Indians because they did not come to trade like the French, instead the British occupied territories. The Indians knew they could not fight neither empire on their own so many stayed neutral planning to pick whichever side won the war.
The Native Indians had been living in the new world for centuries. North America was rich in land and many people wanted to come over to make money. Great Britain thought they would find gold in North America and they sent gentlemen to look for gold. When the British arrived, the Indians did not welcome them because they felt threatened by them, and also because they wanted to settle down. After weeks of searching for gold, the British started building shelters so Great Britain send troops and food to support them. Settling down was tough for the British because they were in an unknown land between two enemies. If Great Britain did not send help to them, probably we would be speaking French.
The French had set up trading posts around the Great Lakes and Canada and had a peaceful relationship with the Indians. The British settled along the Atlantic coast and the Indians were in the middle. The Ohio River Valley became a conflict because the French and British empires wanted to control it meanwhile the Indians claimed the Ohio River Valley as their homeland.
July 4th 1754 was when the French...
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