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French and Indian War
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North American theatre of the worldwide Seven Years' War
The French and Indian War was the North American part of a larger global conflict called the Seven Years' War, fought between European powers and their allies over control of territory and resources on the continent. It matters because it reshaped the political map of North America and set the stage for major changes in the region's future, including the American Revolution.
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- Instance of
- war
- Part of
- French and Indian Wars
- Location
- North America
- Image
- French and indian war map.svg
- Participant
- Edward Braddock
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- start time
- 1754-01-01
- end time
- 1763-01-01
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- topic's main category
- Category:French and Indian War
- has effect
- government debt
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Encyclopedic overview
Belligerents
Great Britain British America
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