Young George Washington ordered the opening shots at French soldiers in 1754 that started the French and Indian War. We follow young Washington through the opening stages of the war until he is squeezed out by others with more authority than him. Now we learn the lessons of history. Who learns from history and who repeats it? Through the French and Indian war we examine how this war changes history and we examine several key people and their role. Finally we see the character of individuals in history and conclude with how George Washington ended a war.