Introduction
The period between 1756 and 1763 in America comprised of a New World Conflict which was part of the long struggle between France and Britain, which had started nearly a century earlier in 1689. The seven-year war began after France expanded into the Ohio River, which was at the middle of British and French territory. Boosted by the funding of William Pitt, the future Prime Minister, the British turned the war into their favor with major victories at the French stronghold, Quebec, Fort Frontenac and Louisburg.in 1763, the British further obtained the territories of Florida from Spain and Canada from France. This enabled them to expand further westward. This essay discusses the colonial wars; provides reasons why England was able to espel France from America and the consequences of this expulsion.
England succeeded in expelling the French from America by using various Approaches to warfare. For example, they used mild form of germ warfare by distributing blankets which had been contaminated with smallpox to French allies. In this manner, they managed to slow down attacks from France and her Allies. Secondly, the British gained strength from colonial militias which helped them to wipe out the French from territories in North America. Thirdly, William Pitt seized the chance presented by the conflict by borrowing heavily to fund the war. Pitts paid Prussia to fight alongside his troops and reimbursed the North American colonies for raising troops. This gave the British great advantage and impetus for war and they won at Louisburg in 1758.
Victory over France and her allies enlarged the British Mainland Empire but also contributed to new problems. The finances that the British had borrowed had accumulated very high interests. The interest required was almost half of the government’s revenues. The British people were already over-taxed and could not be taxed more. Another repercussion of the expulsion of the French from colonies included added administrative duties. Administration required further resources. Thirdly, the wave of British dominance sparked uprisings from native American communities such as the Wyandots, Shawnee, Ottawa, Miami, Seneca and others. A great number of the British settlers were killed.
Conclusion
The British and the French has numerous conflicts between 1689 and 1763. These conflicts arose as both countries sought to dominate in North America and other colonies. Wars started after these two groups, together with their allies, encroached into land belonging to each other’s territories. One of the most notable of these was the Seven Years War, in between 1756 and 1763. The British managed to expel the French from America because they had access to resources to pay militia. The consequences of this defeat include more administrative work for the British; high debt and taxation levels for Britain an retaliatory uprisings from communities such as the Wyandots, Shawnee, Ottawa, Miami, Seneca and others.
