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France And Great Britain's Relationship With The Indians

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Perhaps one of the most significant conflicts that changed the way of the relationship we had with the Indians was The Seven Years’ War, or also known as the French and Indian War. France and Great Britain were the two dominant countries involved in this conflict starting in 1754 lasting until 1763. Not only did this war involve those two dominant counties it also involved warface in the West Indies, the Philippines, Africa, and even across the oceans. It is observed that, “The French and Indian War resulted from ongoing frontier tensions in North America as both French and British imperial officials and colonists sought to extend each country’s sphere of influence in frontier regions” (French). As a result of both France and Britain believing they both claimed the area of the Ohio River Valley both countries tried to capture and claim the others fort; as well as Virginia who also thought they claimed this area. …show more content…

However, from the Indians point of view, the French were a better choice to ally with because they were afraid the British were going to continue taking land from them. As a result, the French were supported by the Indians which allowed them to gain the advantage over the British’s tactics. “Aided by such reports, the French soon learned of the British fort that William Trent and his small group of men were constructing, and French forces moved swiftly to compel its surrender on April 17, 1754”

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