The Tangled Beginnings of the French and Indian War
Words: 593 1076Frequently portrayed as merely a setting for the American Revolution, the French and Indian War actually prepared the ground for the chaos that would soon follow. This battle in the middle of the 18th century was much more than a territorial dispute; it was a complex dance of ambition, power, and allegiances that drastically altered the course of the North American continent. The Ohio Valley's large and fertile lands were the source of a heated competition between Britain and France, […]