7 Years' War/ French and Indian War (aug 1, 1754 – jul 1, 1763)
Description:
Mercantilism of French and British collidedGreat 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
Long term effects:
1. unify colonies (everyone was feeling threatened by French)
2. France out of New World with Treaty of Paris 1763
3. Britain begins to tax for expenses of war, Procalamation Line 1763 frustrating
Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 1, 1754
jul 1, 1763
~ 8 years and 11 months