- What Country Claimed Williamsburg In 1754?
A combination of the French and the British claimed Williamsburg in 1754 during the French and Indian War.
- The French and Indian War
This war between the British, the French and North Americans occurred between 1754 and 1763; it is also referred to as The Seven Years War in Canada and King William's War in Britain. The majority of the fighting occurred between Virginia to Nova Scotia. At the time, the area was heavily populated by the British and French with around 75,000 French people living along the St. Lawrence River Valley and 1.5 million British living between Georgia and Newfoundland. Between the French and British areas were large native American tribes.
Williamsburg has a population of around 15,000 and is home to the College of William and Mary which is the second oldest university in the United States. As it is a university town, this has a massive influence on the demographics of the area and 46% of the population are ages between 18 and 24.
Williamsburg is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world as it is located in the centre of the Historic triangle of Virginia. This is a scenic area with historical interest that attracts people from all over the world with beautiful wildlife and natural beauty.
The Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum, is another tourist attraction in the area and reveals life in the area around the 18th century. It is a great place to learn about local history and culture is popular with school trips. Williamsburg is also home to Virginia's largest winery which is open to guests to sample the wine and learn about the wine making process.
