French and Indian War

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The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years War, was a war fought between the British and the French, from 1754 to 1763 in North America. Native Americans fought for both sides, although mainly on the side of the French. The British were victorious, removing French influence from the continent and acquiring the land east of the Mississippi River. Spain was granted Louisiana as compensation for the loss of Florida. The war was officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763.

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


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