From
1754 to 1763, the French and Indian War took place. This war altered
the political, economic, and ideological relations between Britain and
its American colonies. It was the last of four North American wars
waged from 1689 to 1763 between the British and the French. In these
struggles, each country fought for control of the continent with the
assistance of Native American and colonial allies. The French and Indian
War occurred to end the land dispute between the British and French.
Whoever won, in reality, gained an empire. It was a determined and
eventually successful attempt by the British to get a dominant position
in North America, the West Indies, and the subcontinent of India.
Although Britain had won all this land, political, economic, and
ideological relations between Britain and its American colonies were
totally annihilated.
Politically, the French and Indian War torn
apart Britain and its American colonies. In Document C, George
Washington is asking Robert Orme to let him become a higher rank in the
military. He wanted more power. Washington wishes to serve under, "a
Gentleman of General Braddock's abilities and experience." Although he
was very sincere when he wrote this, Britain was not giving what he
truly wanted. Upon this note, George Washington went against the
British government. He started a revolution. Reverend Thomas Barnard
also had some similar views and thoughts about Britain and its colonies.
In his sermon of 1763, he says, "Safe from the Enemy of the
Wilderness, safe from the gripping Hand of arbitrary Sway and cruel
Superstition, here shall be the late founded Seat of Peace and Freedom."
He believes that the American people have suffered and died on this
land and they deserve more. They deserve freedom. Britain was losing
control of their colonies. The people of the colonies wanted freedom.
All of these political events led to the Revolutionary War.
