 would become known as the Seven Years' War between Britain and France, or what we Americans like to call the French and Indian War. In case you missed it, let's take measure for a moment of what that means. George Washington, at the age of 22, helped to start what would become an international war between two empires. I always wondered, what did that feel like for young George? And even though he was on the British side, not everyone in London was happy about this.