The Seven Years War produced a numerous amount of historically significant events in Europe, and also took place in the American Colonies as what we know today as the French and Indian War. The French and Indian War was a conflict between Britain and France due to contested land claims over the Ohio River Valley, which eventually lead to Britain's declaration of war in 1756. At the beginning of the war, the British suffered major losses. Though in 1758, the tables turned with the arrival of William Pitt, who led the British to victory.
Once several forts surrounding the Ohio River Valley were built by the French, the British retaliated, hoping to expel the French from the area. In 1754 the governor of Virginia, Robert Dinwiddie, sent colonial
Once several forts surrounding the Ohio River Valley were built by the French, the British retaliated, hoping to expel the French from the area. In 1754 the governor of Virginia, Robert Dinwiddie, sent colonial