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During the late 17th and 18th Century, four global wars broke out. These were between the colonial powers Britain, France, and Spain.

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The French caused the war by building several forts in the Ohio River Valley.  The French did this because they wanted to stop the colonies from settling in the west.

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In 1754 delegates from seven colonies met at Congress in New York to adopt a plan to provide inter-colonial government. The plan was drawn up by Ben Franklin, and it provided a system for recruiting troops, and collecting taxes for common defense to the colonies. Each colony was too jealous of their taxation plans, so the plan was not put into effect. The Albany Congress set an outline for the future.

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The British originally intended to fight the French at Fort Duquesne, but the French and Indian allies ambushed the British before they reached the fort. This led to British defeat and the fatalities of 450 soldiers and 500 wounded. One British general eventually died due to the injuries inflicted on them. This battle was important because it made the colonies realize that the British were not invincible and they later went on to fight for their freedom two decades later.

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Most Native American tribes stood by the French because they lived alongside them. Neutral tribes shifted sides to be with the country that had the advantage.

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William Pitt was a general for the British and they were focused on gaining Canada. After they won the war however they gained the French Canada and Spanish Florida. France was also ceded Lousiana and west of the Mississippi.

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Relationship Between Britain and the Colonist 

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Relationship Between Britain and the Colonist 

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After the war, the British saw the American colonies as a poorly trained militia. The British were convinced that the colonists were unable and unwilling to defend the expanded British empire. However the colonist were very confident in their military. The colonist felt that the British troops could not fully defend them., because they were not used to the wooded terrain.