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North Carolina Dept. Of Natural and Cultural Resources: French and Indian War
Armed conflict left homes destroyed and casualties on all sides of the French and Indian war, which lasted from 1754 to 1763. Includes links to excellent resources for further information.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Louisiana and Britain
One of Jefferson's acts doubled the area of the country. At the end of the Seven Years' War, France had ceded to Spain the territory west of the Mississippi River, with the port of New Orleans near its mouth -- a port indispensable for...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The French and Indian War
A brief look at the French and Indian War, part of a world war France and England were fighting against each other. See why William Pitt's ideas about the value of the colonies helped turn the tide for the English troops.
Other
Joseph Dow's History of the Hampton's: King George's War
An account of King George's War (1744-1748) is given on this site and how the town of Hampton, New Hampshire was affected.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Admiral James B. Stockdale, Usn
A biography of James Bond Stockdale, one of the most decorated officers in the Navy's history. He was a captive of war for seven years in a brutal prison in North Vietnam and survived through sheer determinism and heroism. His story came...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Gate to Quebec
A detailed description of the Battle of Quebec. It has names, places, and numbers to explain how and why the British won. It ends with a brief description of the terms for the French in the Treaty of Paris.
Digital History
Digital History: The Road to Revolution
A time line and explanation of the many events, including the colonists' interpretations of those events, that led to the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Geopolitical Powershifts in Affect Life in Nebraska
As European colonists began settling in the Plains conflicts rose and ultimately led to the French and Indian War. These conflicts are outlined here.
Digital History
Digital History: The Road to Revolution
A review of the Age of Revolution, particularly as it was perceived in the American colonies. See how the various actions taken by the British government to control the colonists resulted in uniting the colonists and set the stage for...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 3: 1754 1800: The American Revolution
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons, detailed notes, and practice questions for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1754-1800 are covered.
Other
Samuel Hearne: Explorer and Naturalist
Though he "has not always been thought well of," Samuel Hearne is the first--and one of the best--naturalists in Canadian history. This article lists some of the reasons he has been perceived as a failure and highlights the first-class...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Unit Test
Take this eleven question unit test over US history during the period of 1754 and 1800.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Quiz 1
A quick, five-question quiz over events surrounding the beginning of the American Revolution.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: British India
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: Treaty of Paris, 1763
The Treaty of Paris was seen as a diplomatic success when it was ratified, however, it encouraged dissension among the colonists and the British government in the long run. Delve into the deal making behind of the scenes between France,...
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The Struggle Between France and Britain for North America
Although France and England were fighting in Europe, wars spilled over into North America too before the French and Indian Wars.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: King George Iii
This site presents a brief biography of King George III (1738-1820), with a special focus on his wars with the U.S. and France.
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Florida History: Exploration and Colonization
In the mid-1700s, the control of Florida moved back and forth between the Spanish and English. Learn about the historic events which contributed to this through this resource.
Other
Early Canadiana Online: Articles of Capitulation
The Articles of Capitulation outlined the terms of the Canadien surrender to the British. Read the articles as they were written in 1760.
PBS
Pbs: Vietnam Passage: Journeys From War to Peace
Lots of information put together to accompany a film of the same name. Learn about the last twenty five years in Vietnam from the perspective of seven people whose lives epitomize the ongoing struggle of those whose lives were affected...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1763
A map of eastern North America and the Greater Antilles showing the territorial possessions adjusted by the Peace of 1763 (Treaty of Paris) at the end of the French and Indian War (and the Seven Year War in Europe). The map is...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Gravier Vergennes
Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes (December 20, 1717-February 13, 1787) was a French statesman and diplomat. His rivalry with the British, and his desire to avenge the disasters of the Seven Years' War, led to his support of the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe, 1763
A map of Europe subtitled "The Peace Hubertsburg" or Hubertusburg. The Treaty of Hubertusburg marked the end of the Seven Years' War, and this map shows country boundaries in 1763 under control of the House of Bourbon, the Spanish...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Cornwallis
(1738-1805) British general and statesman that served in the Seven Years war.