1. The French and Indian War (a.k.a. “The Seven Years War”
According to the Colonists, this “dispute” was known as the “French and Indian War”
According to the British, French (and the rest of Europe) this “dispute was known as “The Seven Years War”

2. Fun Facts
Great Britain was the one who declared war on France on May 18, 1756
Iroquois Confederacy (once neutral) sided with the British
Neutral-Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.

3. Fun Facts…Continued
Algonquin's (Rivals of the Iroquois) backed France.
4) Great Britain paid Prussia to fight in Europe.
Prussia-Made up of what was once East Germany, Northern Poland and small portion of the USSR

4. Last of the “Fun” Facts
This “War” would set the stage for the American Revolution
The British would reimburse the colonies for military expenses.

5. The Outbreak of War
France expanded into the Ohio River Valley and brought conflict to the existing British (13) colonies
This led to Great Britain declaring war on France on
May 18, 1756

6. The War
The British military effort suffered because of a lack of interest back in Great Britain
In July 1758, British won the first battle at Louisbourg

7. The War…Continued By August 1758, Great Britain took Fort Frontenac
Fall Of Montreal occurred in September 1760 caused France to loose its final foothold on Canada

8. The War…Still Continued
Spain would eventually join in the fight with France
For the remainder of the war, Great Britain would concentrate on trying to take both French and Spanish territories in other parts of the world.
Spanish Territories:
Louisiana (given by France)
Havana, Cuba

9. The War Comes to an End…Finally
Great Britain would get Spanish Florida and Upper Canada
American colonies were strengthened because France was removed from the North and Spain from the South

10. The “MILLION” Dollar Question…
How will Great Britain pay off its war debts?