The Seven Years War
In 1754, fighting broke out between Britain and France over control of the Ohio valley in the 13 colonies. The fighting expanded until the entire colony was engulfed in the fighting. In 1756, the fighting engulfed the entire world. Nine European countries took sides. In 1760, Britain captured Quebec in the battle of the plains of Abraham. The war ended in 1763, with the treaty of Paris.
Battle of the Plains of Abraham On the 14th of September 1714, The long siege of Quebec city ended when the British, lead by commander Wolfe, launched a surprise attack from upriver, over the plains of Abraham. The French were forced to attack whilst the British were still regrouping. The battle was 4500 on 4500 – seemingly fair, but the French were no match for the trained British troops and were overwhelmed.
In 1754, fighting broke out between Britain and France over control of the Ohio valley in the 13 colonies. The fighting expanded until the entire colony was engulfed in the fighting. In 1756, the fighting engulfed the entire world. Nine European countries took sides. In 1760, Britain captured Quebec in the battle of the plains of Abraham. The war ended in 1763, with the treaty of Paris.
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
On the 14th of September 1714, The long siege of Quebec city ended when the British, lead by commander Wolfe, launched a surprise attack from upriver, over the plains of Abraham. The French were forced to attack whilst the British were still regrouping. The battle was 4500 on 4500 – seemingly fair, but the French were no match for the trained British troops and were overwhelmed.