History of the conflict between Britain and France
Even before the war France and Britain were in continuous conflict for control over North America. In 1753 Britain had around 13 colonies in the region which expanded up to the Appalachian Mountains. Beyond the Appalachian Mountains, the region from Louisiana to Canada was under French control.
There was no defined border between the colonies of France and Britain. The territory of Ohio River Valley was a region of dispute. Both French and British imperial forces conflicted with it. In 1754 the British forces under George Washington tried to expel the French from the region but had to face defeat. This tension between the imperial forces slowly escalated into a full-scale war that lasted for seven years.
Seven Yearsâ War | Definition, Summary, Timeline, Causes
The Seven Yearsâ War was fought between France and Britain on three different continents for imperial control. In the end, Britain emerged victorious and the Treaty of Paris was signed. Many territories that were previously under French control were ceded to Britain. The East Indian company gained the monopoly of trade in the Indian subcontinent by eliminating the French. The warâs end marked the start of the Great British Empire and Britain became a world power.
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