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The name "French and Indian War" can be misleading because it sounds like the French and Indians fought against each other. In reality, the English fought against the French in Canada, who had Native American allies.

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What is the French name for the French and Indians War?

It was the North American portion of the Seven Years War. Among the French Canadians it is sometimes called the War of Conquest.


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What did the French and Indian War mean to America?

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