
"The French and Indian War (1754-1763): Its Consequences" Topic
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Tango01  | 19 Sep 2024 4:16 p.m. PST |
"The surrender of Montreal on September 8, 1760, signaled an end to all major military operations between Britain in France in North America during the French and Indian War. Although the guns had fallen silent in Canada and the British colonies, it was still yet to be determined just how or when the Seven Years' War, still raging throughout the world, would end. What resulted from this global conflict and the French and Indian War shaped the future of North America. By 1762, the Seven Years' War, fought in Europe, the Americas, West Africa, India, and the Philippines, had worn the opposing sides in the conflict down. The combatants (Britain, Prussia, and Hanover against France, Spain, Austria, Saxony, Sweden, and Russia) were ready for peace and a return to the status quo. Imperialist members of the British Parliament did not want to yield the territories gained during the war, but the other faction believed that it was necessary to return a number of France's antebellum holdings in order to maintain a balance of power in Europe. This latter measure would not, however, include France's North American territories and Spanish Florida…" More here link Armand
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TimePortal | 19 Sep 2024 5:37 p.m. PST |
French and Indian War had affects all across America. The French withdrew from Alabama and the Gulf Coast. The Choctaw and Chickasaw war that had lasted since at least 1730, was halted by the tribal leaders. The Spanish got NewOrleans. The British got St Louis and eventually Baton Rouge LA. |
0ldYeller | 20 Sep 2024 9:12 a.m. PST |
Thanks Tango – interesting article. |
Tango01  | 20 Sep 2024 2:43 p.m. PST |
A votre service mon ami… Armand
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