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The '''French and Indian War''', also known as the American chapter of the [[Seven Years War]] in Europe, was a war fought between the [[British]] and the [[French]] from 1754 to 1763 in [[North America]].  [[Native Americans]] fought for both sides, although mainly on the side of the French. The British were victorious, removing French influence from the continent and acquiring the land east of the [[Mississippi River]].  [[Spain]] was granted [[Louisiana]] as compensation for the loss of [[Florida]].  The war was officially ended with the signing of the [[Treaty of Paris]] in 1763.

The '''French and Indian War''', also known as the American chapter of the [[Seven Years War]] in Europe, was a war fought between the [[British]] and the [[French]] from 1754 to 1763 in [[North America]].  [[Native Americans]] fought for both sides, although mainly on the side of the French. The British were victorious, removing French influence from the continent and acquiring the land east of the [[Mississippi River]].  [[Spain]] was granted [[Louisiana]] as compensation for the loss of [[Florida]].  The war was officially ended with the signing of the [[Treaty of Paris]] in 1763.

When the French and British fought, the French usually won because the British had Bright red coats and stayed in traditional formation, so they were easily seen and shot down. {{fact}}

When British fought the natives, the the British were initially at a disadvantage because they had Bright red coats and stayed in traditional formation, so they were easily seen and shot down.<ref>[http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Shire/6423/Ships/tactics.html] </ref>

==See also==

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