Who Wanted Canada?
What were France and Britain to each other?
a) mutual
b) rival
c) friend
b) rival
Why was Canada so important to Britain and France?
It has many resources.
Why did they go to war?
They both wanted control over Canada.
What was the main resource Britain and France wanted from Canada?
The Fur Trade.
when did this take place?
During the Treaty of Utrecht.
What is the main animal used in the fur trade that we mentioned?
Beaver pelts.
After the Treaty was signed, did France keep any land?
Yes, France kept some land.
What is the river that we mentioned in our slide that Canada has?
St. Lawrence River.
What areas did Britain gain after the treaty was signed?
Newfoundland, Hudson Bay, an Acadia.
Where were the pelts traded for lots of money?
Europe