The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was yet another battle for the America, involving the British (American colonies), French, and the Indians. The tension was already high between Britain and the French over the lands located in the state of Ohio, mostly around the Ohio River. Britain and France were both wanting the land for the abundance of furs, likewise, they both wanted the profit of trading these furs (Riggs, 2015). Therefore, the Indians located in the area were trading with the French at first, however, they would break their ties with the French and started to trade with the British, which were better quality and cheaper. This would enrage the French and they would establish a line of forts in the area. Unquestionably, Britain …show more content…
Despite what the French said, George Washington was sent back with approximately 150 soldiers to remove the French from the fort, especially after the French conquered one of their forts. On the way there, Washington meet up with a scouting partying the consisted of French and Indian personnel. A battle ensued, and several were killed, and these factors of Washington’s fight would contribute to the beginning of the French and Indian War (Riggs, 2015). According to history, the French and Indian War was also called the Seven Year War, since the major part of the battles would last several years. This battle would also cause another battle to be fought, the American Revolution. After the British won the French and Indian War, Britain was in financial troubles from the war. While this is the case, the British government would place heavy taxes on the American colonies to recoup their financial losses (Shultz, 2013). However, the colonies did not like what the government was doing to them and they started refusing to pay. Another essential point is the American people became unified from the French and Indian War and they would feel a separation from the Mother land, England. Thus, this would lead the American people to desire political freedom and independence from any form of oppression. While England would continue to place taxes, attempt to set up new laws