The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a conflict in North America between Great Britain and France, along with their Native American allies. It was part of the larger global Seven Years' War. The war began over disputes about territory in the Ohio River Valley, leading to battles such as the Battle of Jumonville Glen and the Battle of Fort Necessity, involving figures like George Washington. Early British campaigns failed, but Britain eventually gained the upper hand, capturing key territories including Quebec and Montreal. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, where France ceded Canada and other territories to Britain, marking the decline of French power in North America and Britain's emergence as the dominant colonial power.
