The French and Indian War
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The colonial period was characterized by wars and the formation of allies by different nations. The French and Indian war was an example of a war preceded by the formation of an alliance. They fought the war to determine the strong power in North America between France and Britain (Rothera, 2020). A close alliance was formed grounded on good treatment and mutual respect from both rivaling sides. Therefore, the alliance was purposed to provide harmony, thereby leading Natives to side with the French in their fight against the English settlers.
After seven consecutive years of war, the British emerged victorious in the war, which ended in 1763. During this era, people witnessed a lot of destruction. The British were able to retain control of Canada. British were also able to receive Florida from Spain (Rothera, 2020). Additionally, she secured essential territorial gains entailing of all French territory of the Mississippi River. However, the British faced war debt from the war and lost all they gained during the treaty held in Paris in 1763. However, France gave Louisiana to Spain as compensation for the loss of Florida.
The war provided The British enormous territorial gains in North America. However, the conflict over subsequent frontier strategy and paying the expenses of the war resulted in dissatisfaction of the British colonial and eventually to the American Rebellion (Rothera, 2020). The war shaped the growth of civilians who increased new privileges due to the takeover of the French. They increased respect since they battled together with new colonists for their state. Again, they understood the drawbacks of relying on England for their security and defense. As a result, they recognized the need to organize their army.
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Rothera, E. C. (2020). Review of” Hodges’ Scout: A Lost Patrol of the French and Indian War” by Len Travers. Canadian Military History, 29(2), 19.