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Fortress of Louisbourg

Chapter 6

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New France
Nova Scotia
History of North America
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18th century in the United States
Anglo-French Wars
Colonization of the Americas
Viceroyalties
French and Indian War
Seven Years' War
Fortress of Louisbourg
Acadia
Politics
behavior
Human development
Interpersonal relationships
Love
Psychoanalysis
Human behavior
Personal life
Attachment theory
Evolutionary biology
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New France A large part of Canada and the US, ruled by the king. Louisiana A French post used to block Spain and tap into fur trading. salutary neglect The beneficially relaxed system of British colonial rule. Acadia French lands, now Nova Scotia, given to England War of Jenkin?s Ear A war fought in the Caribbean and Georgia (English/Spanish) King George?s War New Englanders fought for French Louisbourg, won, and lost it during the peace settlement (French+Spanish/American) Louisbourg A fortress won by New Englanders and returned to France Fort Duquesne A French fort in Ohio Valley captured by Washington, then recaptured by French forces. Cajun The descendants of French Acadians in Louisiana Seven Years War

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Anglo-French Wars
New France
French and Indian War
Fortress of Louisbourg
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun
Fort Duquesne
Louisbourg Expedition
War
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Key Events & Battles, French & Indian War ?Event Date Location Notes/Significance British defeated at Ft. Duquesne 1755 Western Pennsylvania (present-day Pittsburgh) Gen. Braddock's force of 1450 men surrounded and defeated by Indian and French-Canadian forces American colonists refuse to serve under British commander 1757 American colonies New British commander (Lord Loudoun) closely managed the war effort, demanding exact numbers of recruits and money from colonies. Colonial assemblies began to refuse to cooperate. French take Ft. Osage 1756 Upstate New York French commander Montcalm takes fort, but is horrified to discover that his Indian allies kill wounded soldiers, take scalps, and make slaves of captives. Massacre at Ft. William Henry 1757

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French and Indian War
Seven Years' War
Fortress of Louisbourg
Queen Anne's War
Politics

Sarah Guse Chapter 6 The Duel for North America 1608-1763 ? France Finds a Foothold in Canada In?1598, the?Edict of Nantes?was issued by the crown of France.? It granted limited religious freedom to French Protestants, and stopped religious wars between the Protestants and Catholics. In?1608, France established?Quebec.? (Catholic)? The leading figure was?Samuel de Champlain,?an intrepid soldier and explorer whose energy and leadership earned him the title "Father of New France". The government of New France (Canada) was under direct control of the king.? The people did not elect any representative assemblies. ? New France Sets Out New France contained one valuable resource -?beaver.?
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