jan 1, 1756 - French and Indian War

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This is also known as the 7 years’ war and was another New world Conflict included France and Britain. It began when the French expanded to the Ohio River valley which brought repetitive conflict with series of battles until in 1756 when the British officially declared War. During the early years of the War the French defeated quickly and the British army struggle with the lack of Indian support. However in 1757 a new British military leader shifted the tides he paid Prussia to fight in Europe and later the British won their first major battle, Louisbourg. The war ended with a peace conference in 1763 strengthen the American colonies when the British gained Florida and Canada and left France to keep control of the West Indian Sugar islands.