The French and Indian War
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
The main parties involved in the French and Indian War were the British and their American colonists (including militias from the Thirteen Colonies) against the French and various Native American tribes.
The British government, led by King George II, played a key role in deciding to engage in the war and providing support to their colonists. The American colonists, although not fully united, formed militias and fought alongside the British army. They were affected by the war as it disrupted their lives and led to increased taxes and restrictions from the British government after the war.
The French government, under King Louis XV, sent troops and provided support to their Canadian colony (New France) during the conflict. Various Native American tribes, such as the Huron, Abenaki, and Algonquin, were allied with the French against the British. These tribes were directly affected by the war and its outcome as it dramatically shifted the balance of power and territories in North America.
The involvement and impact of other European powers during the war should also be acknowledged. The Native American tribes, particularly the Iroquois Confederacy, were split in their allegiances, with some supporting the British and others staying neutral or allying with the French.