Macdonald High School [email protected] www.stewarthistory.weebly.com Name: Grade 9 History Chapter 2 Topic 15: Wars Between France and Great Britain (pp. 98­103) What were 2 the main causes of conflict between France and Great Britain in North America? 1)Territory 2)Resources Where does the term Great Britain come from? Name for the union of Scotland and England in 1707. During what time did most of the fighting between France and Great Britain occur? 1689­1760 What is Guerilla Warfare ? “ Hit and run” fighting strategy usually used by a weaker opponent. In point form, summarize the War of the League of Augsburg (1689­1697). ­England and its allies go to war against Louis the XIV of France to limit his power. ­England and France fight in N. America. France uses guerilla warfare tactics. ­England tries to capture Montreal and Quebec but fails. ­Treaty of Rijswijk 1697 ends war with no changes of territory. War # 1 Topic 15
1 In point form, summarize the War of Spanish Succession (1701­1713). War # 2 In point form, summarize the War of the Austrian Succession (1744­1748). War # 3 In point form, summarize the Seven Years’ War (1756­1763). War # 4 ­ “The War of Conquest” Topic 15
­War begins in Europe in 1701 over who will become the new King/Queen of Spain. ­France uses guerilla warfare...again. ­England tries to capture Montreal and Quebec but failed...again. ­Treaty of Utrecht 1713 ends war. ­This time...France has to give some territory to England (Acadia, Newfoundland, and Hudson Bay) ­War begins in Europe over who should be the new King/Queen of Austria. ­England attacks the French fort at Louisbourg...and win. ­Treaty of Aix­la­Chapelle 1748 ends war. ­All territory lost is returned and so Louisbourg goes back to the French ­This time war starts in North America in 1754 and then spreads to Europe by 1756. ­France is more concerned with defending the itself in Europe; England is more concerned with securing its colonies. ­English deport the Acadians (French people living in British controlled Nova Scotia) to get their land and prevent a revolt. ­British defeat French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 and force the French to surrender in Montreal in 1760. ­War ends in Europe with the Treaty of Paris 1763. New France is given to the British. This is the end of New France and the reason why we call it the “War of Conquest” 2 What made the start of the Seven Years’ War different that the previous three conflicts? It started in North America What is another name for the Seven Years’ War? The War of Conquest How were the priorities of France and Britain different when it came to defending their possessions? France focused in Europe; Britain focused on colonies. Why did the British deport the Acadians? Afraid they might revolt and they wanted Acadian land What was the decisive battle in the fight for North America? Battle of the Plains of Abraham When did the battle for North America end? When did the Seven Years’ War end? 1760 ­ Conquest in North America 1763 ­ End of war in Europe France/New France Great Britain/13 Colonies Soldiers from Europe 7000 23000 Warships 38 116 Budget (in English Pounds) 5 000 000 80 000 000 Population of Colony 82 000 1 6000 000 Militia (Colonial Army) 20 000 22 000 ●
It seemed inevitable that Britain would one day conquer New France. Topic 15
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