Seven Years War

Seven Years War

Stephanie Calderon Period: 5th DBQ Due to the French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years war, many changes and conflicts arose for the colonies and for Britain. Politically and economically, the colonies were affected for many years following this war because it was the start of the cause in which America pulled from the British rule, and also because much money was lost and land was gained. It also was the start of the ideological issues between Britain and the colonies, ones that would shape America for what it is today. Politically, the French and Indian War (1754-1763) changed the colonies most in land owning. Before the war, much of the land in the New World was controlled by the French. However, after 1763, the majority of what used to be France’s land now belonged to the Spanish, with a little in the east now belonging to the English. The French no longer had any land in North America. During the war, the most affected of land was the Indians land. They were being wiped out and moved from their land since the beginning of when the English came. Now, they were being taken out of what little they had left. Canassatego was begging for settlers to take a look on the Indians perspective and realize that although they didn’t’ value the land and thought they could just go in a take it, the Indians did. They saw it as their home and they appreciated all that came with it such as the crops and hunting. They didn’t like that the “white People” didn’t care about it in the same way that they did (B). Also during the French and Indian War, many important figures emerged. One was George Washington, who later was so respected he was chosen as the Country’s first president. George Washington was a great leader and had good knowledge and skills. He became well known and skilled in leading armies in the military. He wanted to serve for the King and Country, but he also mainly wanted to serve under General Braddock, from whom he attained much knowledge which...

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