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| Monadnock Hiker |
Posted - February 07 2026 : 09:18:51 AM
4. Officially, neither side declared war when hostilities began in 1754. Britain declared war on France in 1756, after several skirmishes had already taken place in North America.
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5. Native American Alliances: - Most Native American tribes allied with the French due to stronger trade relationships and cultural ties, but many tribes also fought alongside the British or remained neutral.
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6. Early British Struggles: - The British faced early defeats and significant casualties, particularly during General Edward Braddock's renowned failed campaign to capture Fort Duquesne.
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7. Benjamin Franklin's Influence: - Franklin proposed the Albany Plan of Union in 1754, a precursor to colonial unity, though it was rejected by the colonies. His famous cartoon "Join, or Die" symbolized the need for cooperation.
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8. Civility Among Enemies: - During battles, it was not uncommon for opposing sides to share civility, exemplified by the exchange of gifts like pineapples and champagne during the siege of Fort Louisbourg.
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9. Impact on Louisiana's Culture: - The British expulsion of French settlers led to the migration of Acadians to Louisiana, where they became known as Cajuns, enriching the cultural landscape of the region.
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10. Financial Consequences: - The war left Britain deeply in debt, prompting them to levy taxes on American colonies, which played a crucial role in giving rise to protests against "taxation without representation," further stirring revolutionary sentiments.
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| 3 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Monadnock Hiker |
Posted - February 07 2026 : 10:27:12 AM
Colonists briefly felt united for the first time:
The war made:
Virginia militias
New England troops
Pennsylvania volunteers
fight together.
They began thinking of themselves less as separate colonies and more as “Americans.”
Ironically, Britain’s victory helped create American identity. |
| Monadnock Hiker |
Posted - February 07 2026 : 10:12:30 AM
I was disappointed in ChatGP's (4) answer ... So I then used ChatGP5.2 .... Much better.
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Crazy Spy & Covert Missions:
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The teenage girl who spied for the British
A lesser-known figure: “Agent 355”-style frontier women often carried messages because they weren’t suspected.
One famous case:
A teen girl passed through French checkpoints selling food
Hid coded messages inside bread loaves and clothing seams
Delivered fort locations to British officers
Women were frequently used as unnoticed couriers, which worked surprisingly well. |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - February 07 2026 : 09:59:00 AM
It is not certain who fired the first shot at Jumonville's Glenn. I have read all the accounts in English and French, and everyone accuses the other of firing it. Which means that they really don't know. Sort of like at Lexington. It may well have been a simple accident. Whichever, it was also the "shot heard around the world". |
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