Treaty Of Easton

NameProfessorCourseDateTreaty of Easton In Colonial America, the British and French were engaged in various wars in the hope of expanding their influence in the continent. The French wanted to seize more lands south of Canada while the British wanted to control the eastern seaboard. Specifically, the Forks of Ohio, as it was known back then, was a prized possession because of its waterways. Any country that controlled this land would regulate the amount of trade that made its way to America’s interior. In the middle of the 18th century, the conflict for rigorous expansion brought on the French and Indian War that lasted from 1754 to 1763. This war was historically referred to as the Seven Years War. During the Seven Years War, both the British and the French realized that they needed the Native Americans as allies. To achieve this, both sides held conferences with Indian tribes which lead to the resulting treaties. In the beginning, the French had the upper-hand in gaining favor with the Indians. However, the many losses suffered by the British forced them to boost their efforts, paving way to the most important British-Indian conference. This conference took place in a small town in