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The French and Indian War was a catalyst to the American Revolution because it unified the colonists as one force, created bad blood between the Colonists and British, and brought experience upon the Colonial militia. The French and Indian War helped to unify the colonies. The Colonists were united against a common enemy, the French. Even though the Colonies were unified with the British, it was still good because the colonies are finally working together as one. This war created bad blood between the Colonies and the British. The British put taxes upon the Colonies to fund their own army, but the taxes weren't represented in parliament so the Colonists didn't have a say. The British presented the Proclamation Line which prohibited the Colonists to cross the Appalachian Mountains. The colonies had a militia during this war. They were upset because they were not recognized as an army, only a militia. A positive thing gained from the war was military experience. Guerilla warfare was a key part of this war. Instead of standing in a line and firing at one another, colonists hid and shot from undercover. This helped in defeating the French. Organization was finally coming into play. The militias were becoming more structured and powerful. Out of this war came a very important leader. George Washington was an important leader but wasn't recognized by the British because he was only a colonel. Colonists soon found out that the British were not invincible. General Braddock was sent to capture Fort Duquesne. On the way Braddock and his army encountered a small French and Indian Militia. the militia quickly ran into the woods and released all hell on the British Army. The Victory was easy for the French and this proved how weak the British could be. These key events prove that the French and Indian war was a catalyst to the America Revolution. It unified the Colonies as one. Even if it created bad blood between the Colonies and the British, it helped them realize how weak the British could be and how to beat them in later events. The experience gained was crucial for the Colonists.