French and Indian War

The French and Indian War was the final struggle between the English and French governments and its colonies in America. It lasted from 1754 till 1763 and was but one part of the larger struggle, the Seven Years’ War, between England and France for authority in naval supremacy and world trade. The English and French had grown together peacefully for the first part of the growth in America. As the colonies expanded, spiritual and trade tensions arose. During the 1750’s, both countries were claiming vast amounts of land in the name of their own country. Many of the claims overlapped. Then they started building villages, trading posts, and forts and interpreting the other countries actions as hostile. This prompted both countries to make armed provisions. After the governor of Virginia sent Colonel Washington to attack the French’s e...