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In the '''French and Indian Wars''', called the '''Seven Years' War''' in [[Europe]], | In the '''French and Indian Wars''', called the '''Seven Years' War''' in [[Europe]], | ||
| − | [[France]] and [[Britain]] the [[United Kingdom]] battled for the remaining parts of [[North America]] | + | [[France]] and [[Britain]] the [[United Kingdom]] battled for the remaining parts of [[North America]]. |
This helped a great deal and the British acquired all the land the French held except [[Louisiana]], which went to [[Spain]]. The [[Treaty of Paris]] was signed in 1763. This ended the Seven Years' War. | This helped a great deal and the British acquired all the land the French held except [[Louisiana]], which went to [[Spain]]. The [[Treaty of Paris]] was signed in 1763. This ended the Seven Years' War. | ||
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The War marked the end of French influence in [[North America]]. | The War marked the end of French influence in [[North America]]. | ||
| + | When the French and British fought, the French usually won because the British had Bright red coats and stayed in traditional formation, so they were easily seen and shot down. Later the British turned their coats inside out and covered them in clay.{{fact-history}} | ||
[[Category:Wars]] | [[Category:Wars]] | ||
[[Category:France]] | [[Category:France]] | ||
Revision as of 21:53, April 18, 2007
In the French and Indian Wars, called the Seven Years' War in Europe, France and Britain the United Kingdom battled for the remaining parts of North America.
This helped a great deal and the British acquired all the land the French held except Louisiana, which went to Spain. The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763. This ended the Seven Years' War.
The War marked the end of French influence in North America.
When the French and British fought, the French usually won because the British had Bright red coats and stayed in traditional formation, so they were easily seen and shot down. Later the British turned their coats inside out and covered them in clay.Template:Fact-history