Who emerged as a leader during the first battle of the French
and Indian War?

Answer - Tanaghrisson

Explation -1700 – 4 October 1754), also called Tanaghrisson (/ˌtænəˈɡrɪsən, ˌtænəxˈrɪsən/), was a Native American leader who played a pivotal role in the beginning of the French and Indian War.
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