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Before It Became History | What Caused the French and Indian War? A War for Land, Power, and Destiny
Before the American Revolution, a global conflict reshaped North America and altered the relationship between Britain and its colonies. Discover how the French and Indian War set the stage for America’s fight for independence.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about…
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