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The war was named after the enemies of the British: the French and the Indians.

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Is the seve years war the same as the French and Indian War?

The British called the war The French and Indian War because that's who they were fighting against (The French and their Indian allies).The French called it the Seven Years' war because it was originally supposed to last seven years, but it continued on to be nine.The difference is the French & Indian war was between Britain & France in the US and the Seven Years War was a separate conflict fought in Germany and central Europe between Prussia and a coalition headed by Austria, France, and Russia.The link being France. And France loses in both battles.Read more: seven-years-war


What did he French do after the French and Indian war colonies in 1763?

left India


Why was it hard for the u.s to stay neutral during the French and Indian War?

It was not a war between the French and Indians, it was a war between the British and French, with the Native Americans as allies on both sides. It is called the French and Indian War because if you're American/British, you were fighting the French and most of the Natives, hence French and Indian war.


What prohibited American citizens from fighting in the war between Britain and France and barred French and British warships from American Ports it was called?

The Proclamation of Neutrality prohibited American citizens from fighting in the war between Britain and French. It also barred French and British warships from American ports.


People mixed french and Indian are called?

they were called the Metis.

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Why is it called the French and Indian War if Britain and France are the two warring countries?

The Indians were on Britain's side...


Is the seve years war the same as the French and Indian War?

The British called the war The French and Indian War because that's who they were fighting against (The French and their Indian allies).The French called it the Seven Years' war because it was originally supposed to last seven years, but it continued on to be nine.The difference is the French & Indian war was between Britain & France in the US and the Seven Years War was a separate conflict fought in Germany and central Europe between Prussia and a coalition headed by Austria, France, and Russia.The link being France. And France loses in both battles.Read more: seven-years-war


What are facts about the French and Indian War?

Although it was a war between colonial powers, it affected settlers the most. APEX


What side did the british help in the French and Indian War?

The French and Indian War was not between the French and the Indians. It was called the French and Indian War because the French and many Indians were allied together. This was the first major example of Europeans siding with Indians.


What did he French do after the French and Indian war colonies in 1763?

left India


Why was it hard for the u.s to stay neutral during the French and Indian War?

It was not a war between the French and Indians, it was a war between the British and French, with the Native Americans as allies on both sides. It is called the French and Indian War because if you're American/British, you were fighting the French and most of the Natives, hence French and Indian war.


What was the French and Indian War called in america?

French and Indian war


Why is the Seven Years' War called the French and Indian War?

The 7 year war was a war that lasted seven years and was fought between French-Indian allies and the British and its colonies.


What was the war in France called between France and America?

I´m pretty sure its the French and Indian war.


What prohibited American citizens from fighting in the war between Britain and France and barred French and British warships from American Ports it was called?

The Proclamation of Neutrality prohibited American citizens from fighting in the war between Britain and French. It also barred French and British warships from American ports.


What was the name of the war between france and england?

It was the French and Indian War, even called the Seven years war.


What led most directly to Britain taking control of Canada?

The Seven Years War, called the French and Indian War in America. France lost the war in 1763 and ceded its North American colonies to Britain.