WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763. The war provided Great Britain enormous territorial gains in North America, but disputes over subsequent frontier policy and paying the war’s expenses led to colonial discontent, and ultimately to the American Revolution.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1754 Washington’s surprise attack upon a small French force at Jumonville Glen and his subsequent surrender to French forces at the Battle of Fort Necessity helped to spark the French and Indian War, which was part of the imperial conflict between Great Britain and France known as the Seven Years’ War.

Detailed explanation-3: -The American Indians were fighting to maintain control of their land and their cultural future. The French claimed the Upper Ohio River Valley. They wanted to trade with the American Indians and control the area. The British also claimed the Upper Ohio River Valley.

Detailed explanation-4: -Three major groups fought over North America during the French and Indian War: Great Britain, France, and the American Indians. The three powers rivaled each other for domination of the continent-Great Britain and France for an empire, and the American Indians for their way of life.

Detailed explanation-5: -How did the French and Indian war enhance British power around the world? British dominance over India was secured, and the British presence on the coast of Africa and in the caribbean was enhanced. In addition, Spain ceded Florida to England. Most significantly, the war eliminated France as a North American power.