Colonial Wars 1600’s-1774
Mostly local militias versus Native American tribes. Some of the more notable ones:
Pequot War – Early 1600’s
King Phillip’s War – Late 1600’s
Yamasee War – Early 1700’s
Beginning 1689 – series of wars between Great Britain and France for control of North America. Notably:
Queen Anne’s War – Early 1700’s – Resulted in Treaty of Utrecht, which granted Great Britain the territory of Acadia, St. Kitts, Hudson Bay and Newfoundland.
French and Indian War – 1754-1763
Resulted in confirmation of Great Britain as leading colonial power in North America. France ceded New France east of the Mississippi to Great Britain, Lousiana to Spain, Spanish Florida ceded to GB.
American War of Independence (Revolutionary War) 1775-1783
The 13 colonies, aided by France, versus Great Britain. French naval victories at Chesapeake prove decisive.
Spain and the Dutch Republic later went to war with Great Britain.
Important leaders –
U.S. – George Washington, Nathaniel Greene, Richard Montgomery, Horatio Gate, Marquis de la Fayette
G.B. – Sir William Howe, Thomas Gage, Sir Henry Clinton, Lord Cornwallis
Resulted in Treaty of Paris – GB recognized independence of USA, GB cedes Florida to Spain, Tobago to France.
Northwest Indian War – Late 1700’s
After transfer of power from GB to USA of territory from Appalachia to the Mississippi, tribes that had been allied with GB rebelled against new US rule.
Battle of Wabash – most severe defeat of US troops by Native Americans. After this battle Washington sent newly trained troops to the area, decisively defeating the Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1795.
Quasi-War with France – Late 1700’s
Revolutionary France declares war on GB. USA sign Jay Treaty, expressing neutrality in the conflict. French view Jay Treaty as favorable to GB, French privateers begin to seize US ships. USA wins series of victories in Carribean. John Adams negotiates truce.
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