Britain and France begin to battle for control of both Acadia and the Ohio River Valley., The British deport the Acadians , Britain takes over Fort Duchesne (Pittsburgh). This is the first major victory for their side., Britain declares war on France, the war officially begins., Britain captures Louisbourg and gains access to the St. Lawrence River., British General Wolfe and French General Montcalm battle on the Plains of Abraham, both lose their lives., The French surrender at Montreal., The Treaty of Paris is signed ending the Seven Years War., Ottawa Chief Pontiac declares war on the British but withdraws when the British send reinforcements., Royal Proclamation is signed setting aside the land to the west of the Ohio River Valley for the exclusive use of the First Nations. This angers the Canadiens who lose land needed for the fur trade., Quebec Act is signed giving rights and privileges to the Canadiens living in the former New France..

The Seven Years War

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