Who were winning in the early part of the French and Indian War?

1 Answer
Oct 23, 2017

The French and the Indians.

Explanation:

The French and Indian War was a precursor to and later simultaneous with to the 7 years War in Europe. The time period of the War varies by origin of the Historian. English Canadians and Europeans include it with the 7 years War.

The French had laid claim to the Mississippi River System and to an area from Quebec to Louisiana limiting the size of the British 13 colonies leading to conflict.

The French controlled and established Forts in the Ohio River Valley. The fight to control these forts was important in the War. Fort Ticonderoga and Fort Duquesne (modern Pittsburg) were important.
British and American opening actions were unsuccessful in breaking French control here. George Washington was an important leader in this War.