French and Indian Wars
The French and Indian Wars were a succession of wars fought in North America between the forces on one side of Great Britain, its colonies and Indian allies and, on the other, those of France, its colonies and Indian allies. The expanding French and British colonies were contending for control of the western or interior territories. Whenever the European countries went to war, there were actions within and by these colonies. The North American wars, and their associated with European wars, in this sequence, are:
| Year of Conclusion | American Name | European Name | Treaty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1698 | King William's War | The War of the Grand Alliance War of the League of Augsburg |
Treaty of Ryswick |
| 1713 | Queen Anne's War | The War of the Spanish Succession | Treaty of Utrecht (1713) |
| 1748 | King George's War | The War of the Austrian Succession | Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle |
| 1763 | The French and Indian War | The Seven Years' War | Treaty of Paris (1763) |
As the wars proceeded the advantage moved inexorably towards the British side. This was largely a reflection of the greater population and and productive capacity of the British colonies compared with those of France. The French were able to offset this by more effective mobilisation of Native American allies, but were ultimately overwhelmed.
See also:
Further Reading:
- A Few Acres of Snow: The Saga of the French and Indian Wars by Robert Leckie; Wiley & Son; Hardcover: ISBN 0471246905; Paperback: ISBN 0471390208