The Seven Years' War began when Austria broke away from Britain and France. Britain quickly aligned itself with Prussia. The Seven Years' War was also known as the French and Indian War. The Seven Years' War marked a turning point in British colonial relations. The Seven Years' War was a conflict between American colonists and the French. This conflict was sparked by control of the Ohio Valley and the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. These two rivers were known as modern Pittsburgh. The war was named the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War) because Britain and its American colonies were fighting against the French and their Indian allies. This war took place in Europe, where other battles took place between the English and the French. Several Indian tribes participated in the French and Indian War. On the British-American side, there were the Cherokee, Seneca, Mohawk, Montauk, Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga, Creek, Chickasaw, and Tuscarora. On the French side there were the Shawnee, Sandusky Seneca, Wea and Kickapoo. The British were taking control of Indian lands. This is why the Indians fought in the war. The Indians were afraid that the Americans would obey the orders of the British and give them less land to live on. (The French and Indian War) The Marquis de Vaudreuil-Cavagnal was a French major. He joins the Indian camp and becomes a leader. It gives Indians the right to attack British colonies. They were also able to obtain British weapons. The Indians wanted the personal property of American and British prisoners. However, the French told them they were not allowed to take them. This led to the Indians capturing Fort William Henry, they killed over hundreds of British soldiers because... middle of paper...... I fought for the land. Many governments were also involved in trying to resolve the problems. The colonist disagreed with most of these taxes and let Parliament take over. Laws were broken and everything turned into a real disaster. All the acts come together and soon become the American War of Independence. Works Cited PageBoyer, Paul S. The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People. 7th ed. Flight. 1. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2011. “Events Leading to the American War of Independence” in print. Toast on time. Np, and Web. Article February 27, 2014Lorence, James J.. Enduring Voices Document Sets to Accompany “The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People.” 4th ed. Flight. 1. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2000. Print. » The French and Indian War (or Seven Years' War)." The French and Indian War (or Seven Years' War). Np, nd Web. February 27. 2014.