The French and Indian War was a conflict that took place between 1754 and 1763 in North America. It was fought between the French and their Native American allies against the British and their Native American allies. The war began as a result of territorial and economic disputes between the European powers. The British colonies, led by General Edward Braddock, launched a failed attack on French forces at Fort Duquesne in 1755. However, the British gained momentum and eventually secured major victories, including the capture of Quebec in 1759 by General James Wolfe. The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ended the war and resulted in France ceding its territories in North America to the British, effectively ending French colonial presence in the region. The war also had significant consequences for the relationship between the British and their American colonies, as it further strained their already fragile relationship.
