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100
Who lead the British Army during the Seven Years War?
James Wolfe
100
Who lead the French Army during the Seven Years War?
The Marquis Louis‐Joseph de Montcalm
100
What years did the Seven Years War take place?
1756 - 1763
100
Which group of people was ordered out of Acadia?
The French (Acadians)
100
Define Oath of Allegiance.
A statement of loyalty.
200
The First Nations and New France signed a treaty agreeing to cooperate with each other. What was the treaty called?
The Great Peace of Montreal
200
What evidence is there that the British were in a strong position in North America in the 1740's?
They controlled a lot of territory around New France, and their fur trade activities were expanding.
200
How did the French try to strengthen their position against the British in their relationship with the First Nations peoples?
From the time of the Great Peace (1701) onwards, the First Nations demonstrated a preference for the French over the British (largely because the British continually seemed to want to expand the activities of the fur trade merchants and settlers deeper into the First Nations’ territory.)
200
What would make Louisbourg a good location for a fort?
It was located along the St. Lawrence River. They wanted to prevent the British from sailing to New France to attack.
200
Why did France give up Acadia while keeping Guadeloupe and Martinique?
They kept Guadeloupe and Martinique because they grew sugar, which was very valuable and although Acadia could supply furs, they figured they could still get furs from New France.
300
Explain the battle strategy The Thin Red Line
‐ British soldiers lined up close together in three lines ‐ One row at a time the soldiers would fire, then reload ‐ Resulted in a row of shots every 20 seconds
300
True or False: At the end of the Seven's Years War, France no longer had any territory in North America.
True.
300
What were the British and the French fighting for?
World power.
300
Why couldn't the British attack Quebec at the Anse-Au-Foulon?
It was surrounded by high stone walls.
300
The 1759 battle in which the British captured Quebec was fought where?
The Plains of Abraham.
400
In order to compete with the British, New France needed the support of the First Nations. How did the First Nations help them?
- First Nations gave fur traders an efficient system for transporting furs to central points - They built canoes similar to the First Nations - First Nations showed them how to make snowshoes out of animal skin and wood to help them walk on snow - First Nations taught them how to make dog sleds
400
Identify four key events that were part of the British Strategy to capture Quebec in 1759.
- British attack the Beauport Shore (suffering severe losses) - British pretend to be planning another attack (the 'Beauport Feint') - Soldiers climb the Anse-au-Foulon path to the Plains of Abraham - Soldiers implement the 'Thin Red Line' strategy
400
General James Wolfe sent 4000 soldiers to attack which area?
Beauport
400
What were considered the two most important terms for the French of the Articles of Capitulation?
- The Roman Catholic religion must be allowed to continue - Roman Catholic officials must be allowed to do their duties as before
400
What is the Articles of Capitulation?
The terms of surrender, the French governor presented to the British. It is a list of demands to protect the inhabitants of Québec.
500
Where were the wars between Britain and France fought?
- Europe - Asia - Africa - Caribbean - North America
500
The Seven Years’ War ended in 1763, when the French and the British signed a peace treaty in Paris, the French capital. Each side returned some of the places it had captured from the other in the war. What was this treaty called?
Treaty of Paris.