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{{Quote|...We need more land! The French understand this, and endeavor to prevent such growth... This is why we ride, to offer them one last chance. The French will leave... or they will die!|Edward Braddock, on the cause of the war, 1755.|Assassin's Creed III|The Braddock Expedition}}
{{Quote|...We need more land! The French understand this, and endeavor to prevent such growth... This is why we ride, to offer them one last chance. The French will leave... or they will die!|Edward Braddock, on the cause of the war, 1755.|Assassin's Creed III|The Braddock Expedition}}
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The '''Seven Years' War''' (1754/1756–1763) was a conflict between the colonial empires of [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]] and [[Kingdom of France|France]] for global hegemony. The war spanned across their territorial possessions in multiple continents, including [[Europe]], [[North America]], and even reaching colonies in [[Africa]] and [[India]]. It involved other belligerents like [[Portugal]], [[Spain]], [[Russia]], [[Prussia]], [[Austria]], the [[Holy Roman Empire]], and the [[Iroquois]] who allied with either power. The theater in North America was called the '''French and Indian War'''.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>


The '''Seven Years' War''' (1754-1763) was a conflict between the colonial empires of [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]] and [[Kingdom of France|France]] for global hegemony. The war spanned across their territorial possessions in multiple continents, including [[Europe]], [[North America]], and even reaching colonies in [[Africa]] and [[India]]. It involved other belligerents like [[Portugal]], [[Spain]], [[Russia]], [[Prussia]], [[Austria]], the [[Holy Roman Empire]], and the [[Iroquois]] who allied with either power. The theater in North America was called the '''French and Indian War'''.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>
The war began in 1754 as the result of shifting political borders and alliances in Europe, coupled with the efforts of several nations to secure lands beyond Britain's [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]]. The war did not begin on an international scale until 1756 and ended in 1763, and it is from these years that the conflict gets its name, even though it technically lasted for nine years.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Seven Years' War}}</ref>


The war began in 1754 as the result of shifting political borders and alliances in Europe, coupled with the efforts of several nations to secure lands beyond Britain's [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]]. The war did not begin on an international scale until 1756 and ended in 1763, and is from these years that the conflict gets its name, even though it technically lasted for nine years. Fighting soon broke out both in Europe and in and around North America; theaters ranged from [[Canada]] to the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] and from the eastern [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] coast to the Russian city of [[Moscow]]. In Europe, the war was largely fought with sieges and arson along with several open battles.{{Fact|June 2019}}
Fighting broke out in both in Europe and North America; theaters ranged from [[Canada]] to the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] and from the eastern [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] coast to the [[Russia]]n city of [[Moscow]]. In Europe, the war was largely fought with sieges and arson along with several open battles. The conflict also spread into [[Africa]], [[Asia]], and [[South America]], such that during the final years of the war, it was fought on virtually every known continent at the time; for this reason, the Seven Years' War has sometimes been referred to as the first "world war" in history.<ref name="Wiki"/>


The French and Indian War was fought primarily along the [[Frontier|frontiers]], separating New France from the British colonies spanning [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]] to Nova Scotia. This conflict involved [[Templars|Templar]] manipulation, with the perpetrators composing of [[Haytham Kenway]], [[William Johnson]], [[Shay Cormac]], and others. In contrast, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Assassins]] allied themselves primarily with the French-native alliance, and helped them in several conflicts, most notably the [[Siege of Fort William Henry]].<ref name="ACRG"/>
==French and Indian War==
The French and Indian War was fought primarily along the [[Frontier|frontiers]], separating {{Wiki|New France}} from the British colonies spanning [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]] to {{Wiki|Nova Scotia}}. The conflict involved [[Templars|Templar]] manipulation, mainly by the newly-founded [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Rite]], who fought on the side of the British. In contrast, the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Assassins]] allied themselves with the French and the native tribes that supported them, and helped them in several conflicts, most notably the [[Siege of Fort William Henry]].<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>


The armies marched their way through different forts during the [[Braddock Expedition]], an ambush led by Templar [[Edward Braddock]] but the expedition was a complete failure through the efforts of Haytham Kenway and the Templars, who sought to bring down his atrocities in killing innocents. British and French soldiers battled from camp through camp at River Valley where the French forces, who were aided by the Assassins, were at first victorious but the British, who in turn, were allied with the Templars, managed to capture several forts and settlements under French control with the help of Shay Cormac.
During the initial stages of the war, the British general and former Templar [[Edward Braddock]] planned an [[Braddock Expedition|expedition]] to take the French-occupied [[Fort Duquesne]]. However, the expedition was a complete failure when Braddock and his men were [[Battle of the Monongahela|ambushed]] by French regulars, their native allies, and Templars led by [[Haytham Kenway]], who sought to end the atrocities perpetrated by Braddock's men against the natives.<ref name="AC3"/>


Several key historical figures were involved in the war, including the future President of the United States, [[George Washington]]. The Templars John Pitcairn and Charles Lee also participated in the conflict, with several of the members earning reputation, influence, and power from their involvement.<ref name="AC3" /> The Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Cormac was also active during the war,<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> as was the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassin]] and soldier [[Pierre Bellec]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> By the war's end, the [[Assassin-Templar War]] had intensified dramatically, and the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Templars]] had all but [[Great Purge (1757-1763)|destroyed]] the Colonial Assassins.<ref name="ACRG" />
The [[River Valley]] saw much fighting during the war, with the British and French alike setting up numerous camps, building [[fort]]s, and battling each other for dominance in the region. The Assassin-turned-Templar [[Shay Cormac]] would help turn the tide in favor of the British, capturing several forts and settlements under French control. Shay also used his flagship, the ''[[Morrigan]]'', to secure a number of key British victories at sea, including at the [[Siege of Louisbourg]], where he commanded the [[Man O' War]] [[HMS Pembroke|HMS ''Pembroke'']].<ref name="ACRG"/>


In 1760, the [[French Empire]] sold the west side of New France to the [[Spanish Empire]], that bordered [[Mexico]], which they renamed [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Louisiana]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>
Several key historical figures were involved in the war, including the future President of the United States, [[George Washington]]. Notable Templars such as [[John Pitcairn]] and [[Charles Lee]] also participated in the conflict, and cemented their reputation as great military commanders.<ref name="AC3" /> The [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassin]] [[Pierre Bellec]] was similarly active during the war, being a soldier in the French colonial militia at the time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Pierre Bellec]]</ref> By the war's end, the [[Assassin-Templar War]] had intensified dramatically, and the Colonial Templars had all but [[Great Purge (1757-1763)|destroyed]] the Colonial Assassins.<ref name="ACRG" /><ref name="AC3" />


The war officially ended with the {{Wiki|Treaty of Paris (1763)|Treaty of Paris}} in 1763, granting the victorious Great Britain and her allies several holdings throughout the Americas. The Thirteen Colonies had successfully conquered New France and expanded into unharmed Indian territory, where they continued to displace the natives. Some indigenous tribes were forced to migrate as far west as Spanish Louisiana, where they presumably assimilated with the local tribes.<ref name="AC3"/>
By 1760, France had started to lose the war in the North American theatre and sold the west side of New France, which included the colony of [[Louisiana]], to the [[Spanish Empire]]. However, [[Spain]] would not start to formally govern the colony until a few years after the war's conclusion.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>


The British had also taken over French Canada, that bordered the frontier of Rupert's Land, along with Canada's northeastern islands that bordered the Arctic Ocean and most of the French islands in the Caribbean and the west of Spanish Florida, which the British renamed West Florida. However, they were all separate nations from the Thirteen Colonies. After the war, all that remained of the French Empire in [[North America]] were [[Haiti]] and the two Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and [[Martinique]].<ref name="AC3"/>
Meanwhile, the British took over French Canada, along with most of the French islands in the [[Caribbean]] and the western part of Spanish [[Florida]]. However, while they were governed by the British, they were separate from the main Thirteen Colonies. After the war, all that remained of France's colonial empire in North America were [[Haiti]] and the two Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and [[Martinique]].<ref name="AC3"/>


At the end of the conflict, numerous [[British Army|British soldiers]] were killed, including Edward Braddock, as a result of an assassination plot created by Haytham.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>
==Aftermath==
The war officially ended with the {{Wiki|Treaty of Paris (1763)|Treaty of Paris}} in 1763, granting the victorious Great Britain and her allies several holdings throughout the Americas. The Thirteen Colonies had successfully conquered New France and expanded into unharmed Native American territory, where they continued to displace the natives. Some indigenous tribes were forced to migrate as far west as Spanish Louisiana, where they presumably assimilated with the local tribes.<ref name="AC3"/>  


Despite their victory, Britain's mounting costs from the war, and her efforts to recoup the costs from the colonies, eventually contributed to a growing colonial resentment; years later, this would set the stage for the [[American Revolutionary War]] in 1775.<ref name="AC3" />
Despite their victory, Britain's mounting costs from the war, and her efforts to recoup the costs from the colonies, eventually contributed to a growing colonial resentment; years later, this would set the stage for the [[American Revolutionary War]] in 1775.<ref name="AC3" />
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"...We need more land! The French understand this, and endeavor to prevent such growth... This is why we ride, to offer them one last chance. The French will leave... or they will die!"
―Edward Braddock, on the cause of the war, 1755.[src]-[m]

The Seven Years' War (1754/1756–1763) was a conflict between the colonial empires of Great Britain and France for global hegemony. The war spanned across their territorial possessions in multiple continents, including Europe, North America, and even reaching colonies in Africa and India. It involved other belligerents like Portugal, Spain, Russia, Prussia, Austria, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Iroquois who allied with either power. The theater in North America was called the French and Indian War.[1]

The war began in 1754 as the result of shifting political borders and alliances in Europe, coupled with the efforts of several nations to secure lands beyond Britain's Thirteen Colonies. The war did not begin on an international scale until 1756 and ended in 1763, and it is from these years that the conflict gets its name, even though it technically lasted for nine years.[2]

Fighting broke out in both in Europe and North America; theaters ranged from Canada to the West Indies and from the eastern Atlantic coast to the Russian city of Moscow. In Europe, the war was largely fought with sieges and arson along with several open battles. The conflict also spread into Africa, Asia, and South America, such that during the final years of the war, it was fought on virtually every known continent at the time; for this reason, the Seven Years' War has sometimes been referred to as the first "world war" in history.[2]

French and Indian War

The French and Indian War was fought primarily along the frontiers, separating New France from the British colonies spanning Virginia to Nova Scotia. The conflict involved Templar manipulation, mainly by the newly-founded Colonial Rite, who fought on the side of the British. In contrast, the Colonial Assassins allied themselves with the French and the native tribes that supported them, and helped them in several conflicts, most notably the Siege of Fort William Henry.[3]

During the initial stages of the war, the British general and former Templar Edward Braddock planned an expedition to take the French-occupied Fort Duquesne. However, the expedition was a complete failure when Braddock and his men were ambushed by French regulars, their native allies, and Templars led by Haytham Kenway, who sought to end the atrocities perpetrated by Braddock's men against the natives.[1]

The River Valley saw much fighting during the war, with the British and French alike setting up numerous camps, building forts, and battling each other for dominance in the region. The Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Cormac would help turn the tide in favor of the British, capturing several forts and settlements under French control. Shay also used his flagship, the Morrigan, to secure a number of key British victories at sea, including at the Siege of Louisbourg, where he commanded the Man O' War HMS Pembroke.[3]

Several key historical figures were involved in the war, including the future President of the United States, George Washington. Notable Templars such as John Pitcairn and Charles Lee also participated in the conflict, and cemented their reputation as great military commanders.[1] The French Assassin Pierre Bellec was similarly active during the war, being a soldier in the French colonial militia at the time.[4] By the war's end, the Assassin-Templar War had intensified dramatically, and the Colonial Templars had all but destroyed the Colonial Assassins.[3][1]

By 1760, France had started to lose the war in the North American theatre and sold the west side of New France, which included the colony of Louisiana, to the Spanish Empire. However, Spain would not start to formally govern the colony until a few years after the war's conclusion.[5]

Meanwhile, the British took over French Canada, along with most of the French islands in the Caribbean and the western part of Spanish Florida. However, while they were governed by the British, they were separate from the main Thirteen Colonies. After the war, all that remained of France's colonial empire in North America were Haiti and the two Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.[1]

Aftermath

The war officially ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, granting the victorious Great Britain and her allies several holdings throughout the Americas. The Thirteen Colonies had successfully conquered New France and expanded into unharmed Native American territory, where they continued to displace the natives. Some indigenous tribes were forced to migrate as far west as Spanish Louisiana, where they presumably assimilated with the local tribes.[1]

Despite their victory, Britain's mounting costs from the war, and her efforts to recoup the costs from the colonies, eventually contributed to a growing colonial resentment; years later, this would set the stage for the American Revolutionary War in 1775.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Assassin's Creed III
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Seven Years' War on Wikipedia
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Assassin's Creed: Rogue
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Pierre Bellec
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

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