Summary - history

The French and Indian war took place between 1754 and 1763. The war came about as a result of the need for increased annexation of North America by the British and French colonialists. The war was triggered by the contention over the possession of Ohio River Valley. George Washington Issued an ultimatum to the French in which the French replied that their presence there could not be contested. He published an account of his experience in Ohio thereby informing the Britons and Americans of increasing French Dominance in the area. As a result of the threatening French dominance, Ohio's governor called for Washington's military expedition in the area whose key role was to ensure those who resisted the presence of the Britons were killed. The French sent their military men in retaliation, and their camp was attacked by Washington's Militia men, thereby sparking off the war. However, on 1st July, 1754 French gathered their troops which ultimately outnumbered Washington's troops thereby leading to Washington's surrender (Alfred, 2004). In 1755, General Edward Braddock led his troop to attack the annexed French territory, Fort Duquesne, in the company of George Washington but they were defeated, and Edward Braddock succumbed to the war injuries. However, the war continued till 1763 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris and Britain winning over its French rival.