The Battle of The Plains of Abraham
What is "guerrilla warfare"?
The type of attack strategy France used on Britain. It is a hit-and-run situation that works best in forest area which is one of the reasons they lost the war.
What is a Colony
A new settlement created by people from another country.
What are the 13 Colonies?
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina
What is "row formation"?
The type of attack strategy Britain used against France. It is very smart, the front row would kneel and fire and the back row of soldiers would reload their ammunition.
What is a Habitant
The poor farmers who rented farmlands from the seigneurs.
What is a Loyalist and a Patriot?
Loyalist - People who were living in the 13 colonies that were loyal to Britain and wanted to remain part of the British Empire.
Patriot - People who were living in the 13 colonies that wanted their independence from Britain.
What happened on this day?
The Battle of The Plains of Abraham was a short battle lasting only 1 hour. The France were defeated by Britain and Britain took most of the land that is now known as Canada.
What is a Seigneur
The owner of the land plots in New France.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
December 16, 1773, colonists upset by the tea taxes dumped tea from three tea-carrying ships into the Boston Harbor.
What are 2 mistakes that the French made on this day?
Most of them were on Beauport Beach and were not there to fight. Montcalm made the error of not protecting the hieghts and slopes leading up to the battlefield.
What is a Missionary
Someone who goes to another country to share religion.
What were the Intolerable Acts?
Several different acts that tightened Britain's control over their colonies. In one act, Québec was given contro over the Ohio Territory. These acts prompted the colonists to develop their own army to fight against Britain.
Who important died in the battle?
General Louis Montcalm died in the Battle of The Plains of Abraham.
What are Pelts
Fur and skin of an animal used to make household items and clothes.
What were the Sugar, Stamp and Tea Acts?
The British Parliament passed acts taxing sugar, stamps, and tea, and other products important to the colonists.