In both the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War, European countries fought for control of North America. What was the main difference between these two wars? The French and Indian War involved Native Americans. The American Revolutionary War did not.
In the French and Indian War, Americans and the British were allies. In the American Revolutionary War, they were not.
In the French and Indian War, the Americans were defeated. In the American Revolutionary War, they were not.
The French and Indian War was mainly fought in the southern colonies. The American Revolutionary was fought in the northern colonies.