US Department of State
Office of the Historian: Incidents Leading Up to the French and Indian War
A series of skirmishes between the French and British over territory in the Upper Ohio Valley led to the French and Indian War. Examine the roots of this conflict and the major people involved in the following summary.
Other
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington and the French and Indian War
Washington began his involvement with the French and Indian War by volunteering to be a Britain's emissary to the French to order them to leave British territory. However, he became mired in the conflict and ended the war when the French...
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: French and Indian War
The struggle for territory between the European countries led to the French and Indian War. This war had far-reaching consequences for the colonists and Great Britain. Discover reasons the war began and how the end of this war eventually...
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Digital History
Digital History: The French and Indian War [Pdf]
Read about George Washington's role in the beginning of the French and Indian War, which started in the wilderness of the English colonies and spread to Europe. Was this war a major cause of the American Revolution? Students are asked to...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The French and Indian War
A brief look at the French and Indian War, part of a world war France and England were fighting against each other. See why William Pitt's ideas about the value of the colonies helped turn the tide for the English troops.
Digital History
Digital History: The Seven Years' War
A good overview of the French and Indian War, the part of the Seven Years' War that was fought in North America. Read about the reasons for the war, important battles, and the terms of the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The Seven Years' War
This website gives a brief account of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) up to the Fall of Quebec.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: George Washington's Background and Experience
George Washington tested his mettle fighting with the British in the French and Indian War. Read about his exploits and why they helped prepare him for later glory.
Other
Kickapoo History
A thorough look at the history and culture of the Kickapoo Indians from Pre-Columbian times to 1900.