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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 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> | + | 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 Tactics of the Seven Year's War (1756-1763)] </ref> |
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Revision as of 16:18, December 16, 2008
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 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.[1]