_________ and _________ were the two SUPERPOWERS whom fought over control of North America.
Who are BRITAIN and FRANCE?
100
Britain tried to counter France's military and naval presence in North America by building this fortress/naval base.
What is Halifax?
100
A veteran soldier and competent military general. He was in charge of the French military in New France and made controversial decisions during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.
Who is Montcalm?
100
The First Nations chief who inspired the war against the British following France's defeat.
Who is Pontiac?
100
These people did not consider themselves French citizens even though they lived in a French colony. They began calling themselves something different, due to their dialect, culture, traditions, and disdain for France itself.
Who are Canadiens?
200
This colony had a much larger population due to its openness to religion, trade, nationality, and settlement.
What is the 13 COLONIES?
200
It has been said that this U.S historical figure started the Seven Years War by attacking French fur forts in the Ohio Valley.
Who is George Washington?
200
The French army in New France was trained using __________ warfare.
What is guerilla warfare?
200
Like their French counterparts, the first nations were concerned about being driven off their land and losing their language and customs. This is called...
What is assimilation?
200
This was signed to end the war. Territory was divided. France was allowed to keep two fishing islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon and Carribean sugar islands.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
300
A land west of the Appalachian mountains and west of New England. This was sought after by both belligerents of the war due it's unique farmland, but was occupied by several First Nations.
What is the Ohio River Valley?
300
These TWO fortresses were the key to controlling New France.
What is Louisbourg and Quebec.
300
Wolfe managed to sneak his soldiers onto the Plains unnoticed, in the dead of night, by having his troops...
What is scale the cliffs?
300
The First Nations were initially very successful. They captured several forts including this modern day U.S city.
What is Detroit?
300
Britain wanted to use the "stick" approach against the colonists. Quebec was reduced in size, British law was imposed, and Catholicism was outlawed. Many colonists were upset by this.
What is the Royal Proclamation?
400
-Dependent on it's mother country for supplies.
-Vast, hard to defend territory.
-Single entry point into interior that could be blockaded.
-Military & Government leaders could not agree.
What colony defines the above?
What is New France?
400
Although made up of smaller tribes, Britain only had this First Nations ally to assist them in attacking their common enemy, France.
Who are the Iroquois/Haudenosaunee?
400
One historical strategy is to wait out and defend against the enemy and force them to starve. The French commander at Quebec tried to wait for reinforcements and trap/starve the British. He tried waiting until...
What is winter?
400
A derogatory term used by Europeans to describe the First Nations inhabitants.
What is savage?
400
Due to unrest in the 13 Colonies and guilt towards French colonists. Britain granted Quebec more space, allowed French leaders to be elected, and guaranteed free practice of Catholicism.
What is the Quebec Act?
500
Fearful of an Acadian uprising, the British tried to force the Acadians into an ______________ of _________________. An agreement to support Britain. The Acadians refused because they wanted to remain neutral.
What is an Oath of Allegiance?
500
With the route to Canada now open, the British lost little time. The next spring, in 1759, the British General sent his troops up the.....
What is the St. Lawrence River?
500
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham was a decisive battle in Canada's history. French forces were ill prepared and British forces were well disciplined victors. It has been said the battle lasted less than...
What is an hour?
500
The First Nations resistance fell apart when they realized they would receive NO help from their __________ with the ________.
What is alliance with the French?
500
A major part of Canada today thanks to Britain's concern for French citizens. Allowed TWO languages to be spoken and written in public and government.