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996422352Pitt the ElderHe was a popular British Prime Minister. Significant b/c he criticized the French & Indian War1
996422353Guerrilla WarfareIt was a style of warfare by the Indians that was hit-and-run. Significant b/c British couldn't adapt to it.2
996422354Proclamation of 1763Proclamation forbidding colonists from going past Appalachian mountains. Issued to prevent problems with Indians, but ticked off colonists and was widely ignored.3
996422355Chief PontiacOttawa Chief that led tribes & French traders in a violent campaign to drive British out of Ohio County.4
996422356Treaty of Paris, 1763Peace settlement in France. Significant b/c France was wiped completely out of New World.5
996422357Battle of QuebecBattle in the 7 Years War, significant b/c it helped the French to fall.6
996422358Marquis de MontcalmFrench commander in Quebec, significant b/c French were defeated in Quebec.7
996422360James WolfeBritish officer employed in 7 Years War, significant b/c launched attack on Quebec8
996422361William PittGreat statesman in Britain, significant b/c he helped lead gov't in London & win 7 Yr War.9
996422362General BraddockExperienced British Officer because he was horribly beat in 7 Yr. War.10
996422363Seven Years WarWar fought between French & Indians vs. British. Significant b/c it was first time colonies showed unity. Ish. France was wiped off of NA.11
996422364Fort NeccessityFort constructed by Washington to defend himself from French; where Washington surrendered.12
996422365George Washington21 Year-Old surveyor & Virginian; helped to star F&I War.13
996422366War of Jenkins's EarWar that broke out between Britain and France in 1739; Significant b/c it eventually merged with a much larger War of Austrian Succession in Europe (King George's War).14
996422367Treaty of UtrectTreaty signed by major European powers in 1773. Significant because Britain got Acadia, Newfoundland, and Hudson Bay.15
996422368Queen Anne's WarWar between European power over control of North America. Significant b/c Britain failed miserably but seized Port Royal.16
996422369King William's WarWar among European powers for control of North America; Spain allied with France and was an introduction to Guerrilla Warfare.17
996422370Robert de La SalleFrench explorer that went to check penetrations into the Gulf of Mexico; claimed and name Louisiana.18
996422374VoyageursVoyagers for France, also interested in the fur trade; showed how Europeans wrecked Indian way of life.19
996422377Coureurs de Bois"Runners of the Woods", sought to catch beaver; helped to supply beaver pelt demand.20
996422379HugenotsMembers of Protestant church from France; brutally killed and denied refuge in New France.21
996422380Edict of NantesProvided toleration to French Protestants.22
996422381Samuel de ChamplainFrench soldier & leader; became known as "father of New France", friendly to Indiants.23
996422382Antoine CadillacFounded Detroit to thwart English settlers eyeballing Ohio River Valley.24
996422383War of Spanish SuccessionThis was the war between France and Spain in order to unite the two states under one ruler, Phillip V25
996422384Albany Congress1754- Advocated for a Union of British Colonies for their security and defense. 150 Indian tribes walked out without siding with British.26
996422385JesuitsResist spread of Protestantism, save Indians and convert to Christianity.27
996422386Fort DunesqueFrench-held fort that Washington approached to stop French in Ohio River Valley, was never claimed by English.28
997066269ImpressementForcing coloists to serve in F&I War.29
997088078Writ of AssistanceOpen ended search warrants to search for smugglers.30
997088079Admirality CourtsWhere smugglers could be tried, harsh31

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