The French and Indian War

The events and effects of the French-Indian War resulted in the British empire no longer being viewed as invincible within the colonies, and thus the colonies feeling self-empowered. The heavy losses of British troops and morale against the natives, such as Braddock's lost at Fort Duquense, made the British empire seem as vulnerable and useless in the new world. This loss showed a major weakness within British army tactics. The colonists that served as soldiers during the French-Indian war contributed greatly to Britain's victory. This led to colonists viewing themselves better off as independent and raised their self-confidence. Although the British drove the French out of America, the losses they faced and the gain in colonial self-confidence eventually contributed greatly to the revolutionist thinking that resulted in the American Revolution.