How are the beginnings of the French and Indian War different from those of the American Revolutionary War? The American Revolutionary War was started because of a land dispute between France and America. The French and Indian War was started because of America becoming independent. The American Revolutionary War was started because the American colonies wanted independence from Britain. The French and Indian War was started because of a land dispute between Britain and France. The American Revolutionary War was started because of a land dispute between Britain and America. The French and Indian War was started because of a land dispute between France and the Native Americans. The American Revolutionary War was started by the British. The French and Indian War was started by the Native Americans.