Changes in Command. In the wake of Major General Edward Braddock's death at the Battle of Monongahela in July 1755, command of British forces in North America passed to Governor ...
The main cause of the French and Indian War is the superpower competition between Britain and France. These two countries were the most powerful in the world and competed for dominance around the globe. Within this overall cause, there were reasons specific to North America that helped cause the war. 1.