Impact
How did this affect the placement of French and British people in Canada?
the population of French in Canada lowered while Britain took more land
Which group/country won the war?
The British
What was (arguably) the most important victory of the Seven Years War?
The Battle of Quebec
How long was the war?
7 years (this is a new low)
Which countries made deals with First Nations to help them during the war?
France and Britain
What is the name of the treaty that the 7 Years War ended with?
The Treaty of Paris
What caused the 7 Years War?
Competition between French and British colonies for resources and power.
What impact did the Capture of Louisbourg and the St. Lawrence River have on the shift of power in the war?
It opened new passages for ships to pass through and attack the enemy
How many days was the war? (no calculators)
2555 days (is this easy enough for you?)
What document gave hunting and fishing rights to First Nations and saved land for them?
The Royal Proclamation of 1763
What are some examples of territories the loser of the war had to give up?
North American territories, like Canada
Robert Clive, a British man, won a battle at Plassey, how?
he made a conspiracy and overthrew the rulers of India. The new rulers thanked him with a treaty with his very own East India Company. this took many resources off of the French.
What did the Capture of Fort Frontenac cause?
It disrupted the enemies' trade lines and trade in the Great Lakes.
Who were the two parties that caused the war?
The French and the British
Why were First Nations worried when the British won the war?
The British wanted their land and didnt respect their rights
"The Articles of Capitulation"
The British won the war because?
They had more resources as they cut off French trade routes
What was the first significant battle of the war?
The Battle of Fort Necessity
Where did France send most of their troops?
Europe
What new rule did the Royal Proclamation make about land deals with First Nations?
All land deals had to be public and done with treaties
What rights did the population of the loser's side give up (at least 2)?
- Could not hold positions in the government
- Had to renounce their faith
- Were assimilated (had to learn new language)
What did Sir Guy Carleton do after the war?
He helped bring back French rights by convincing Britain to pass the Quebec Act
What was the final significant battle of the 7 Years War?
The Battle of Signal Hill
When did the war start and end?
1756-1763
What happened to First Nations after the British took over?
They lost power and more settlers moved onto their land