Causes
Is Competition for Ohio River Valley is Short Term or Long Term Cause
Short Term
Another Long Term Cause is Mercantilism. Define what that means
An economic system that increases wealth by increasing imports (goods that countries sell to make profit) and limiting what they buy (taxes they must pay)
- The more colonies a nation had around the world, the more goods that a nation could sell (this would increase
their wealth and power)
What type of military tactics did Britain use?
Line Formation
Define Guerrilla Warfare
Type of fighting using small groups of soldiers to carry out surprise attacks on opponents
Who was Chief Pontiac and what is he known for?
Leader of Odawa Nation, led the First nations to fight against the British after they won the war.
Is Ongoing Conflict between French and
British a short term or long term cause?
Long Term
Why was Ongoing Alliances with First Nations group a long term cause?
- British and French both using the F.N. to benefit themselves
- Different F.N. groups were aligned with different countries
- F.N. did not know who to trust and align with
Who led the British's troop to Victory and who was the leader of France’s military
Wolf and Montcalm
Define stronghold
A fortified place or fortress that is difficult to attack
What was the Royal Proclamation
Statement declaring that British were officially taking over Quebec
Reserved land for First Nations
Is Disputed Territory a long term or short term Cause?
Long term
- What does disputed territory mean? Why was this a long term cause
- Both British and the French claiming multiple areas in North America
- Not clear who controls it
- Both countries believed they should control and settle
List 3 reasons for British Victory
- British Outnumbered the French
- Tricked the French - they were surprised
- Line Formation
- Battle of the Plains of Abraham
- French men were mostly stationed at Beauport Shore
Define Proclamation
an official statement or declaration
What is Treaty of Niagara
Treaty where British promise First Nations to keep settlers out of Ohio Valley
Is Increasing Military Presence in North America a short term or long term cause?
Short Term
What two battles was a cause that led to the war (control of what twp forts)
Battles to Control Fort Louisbourg and Fort Duquesne
When did the Battle of the Plains of Abraham Happen?
1759
Define Assimilate
to bring conformity or adapt t the customs and attitudes of a group
What is the Oath of Allegiance
French signed Oath of Loyalty promising to be Loyal to Britain and the King of Britain
Is Seizure of French Merchant Ships a long term or short term Cause?
short term
Who originally had control over Fort Louisbourg andFort Duquesne?
FRENCH
What happened (in detail) in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham
4500 British soldiers sailed down st. Lawrence river fooling French guards by speaking French
British British climbed L'Anse au Foulon cliff
Once they reached the top they arranged in line formation on Plains of Abraham which forced Montcalm and his troops to come out and fight. They were not prepared and Britain conquered Quebec City
Define mercantilism
economic system that increases wealth by increasing exports and by limiting exports through taxes
What was the Quebec Act
In 1744, British passed the Quebec Act giving back the French many of the rights that they lost in the Royal Proclamation