5: War and Peace Flashcards
What is a superpower?
A country that is more powerful than almost all other countries and dominates world affairs.
This term is often used in political science and international relations.
Which country is currently considered the world’s largest superpower?
The United States.
The United States holds significant military, economic, and cultural influence globally.
In the 1700s, which two countries were rival superpowers?
France and England.
Both had large armies, strong navies, and controlled vast empires.
What characteristics did France and England share as superpowers in the 1700s?
They had huge, well-equipped armies, strong navies, and were wealthy.
Their wealth allowed them to maintain and expand their empires.
Fill in the blank: Superpowers control vast _______.
empires.
These empires often included colonies and territories across different continents.
What is a superpower?
A country that is more powerful than almost all other countries and dominates world affairs.
This term is often used in political science and international relations.
Which country is currently considered the world’s largest superpower?
The United States.
The United States holds significant military, economic, and cultural influence globally.
In the 1700s, which two countries were rival superpowers?
France and England.
Both had large armies, strong navies, and controlled vast empires.
What characteristics did France and England share as superpowers in the 1700s?
They had huge, well-equipped armies, strong navies, and were wealthy.
Their wealth allowed them to maintain and expand their empires.
Fill in the blank: Superpowers control vast _______.
empires.
These empires often included colonies and territories across different continents.
What were the main countries involved in the conflicts described?
France and England
These nations were often at war due to territorial and resource competition.
What was the primary reason for the conflicts between France and England?
Desire for more territories and resources
Both countries sought to expand their influence and control.
During which years were France and England almost always at war?
1690 to 1763
This period marked significant military engagements between the two powers.
What major conflict is focused on in this chapter?
The Seven Years War
This war was pivotal for control over New France.
What will be explored in the chapter regarding the Seven Years War?
Causes and effects of the war on different groups
The chapter examines how the war impacted various populations in North America.
What long-term impact did the Seven Years War have?
Helped to shape the country we live in today
The outcomes of the war influenced future territorial and political developments.
Fill in the blank: The conflicts between France and England were largely about _______.
territories and resources
True or False: The Seven Years War was fought solely in Europe.
False
The conflict extended to territories in North America, notably New France.
What is the significance of the ‘Skill Check’ feature mentioned?
Identifying facts, opinions, and bias
This feature aims to enhance critical thinking skills in evaluating information.
What year did the Seven Years War break out?
1756
In addition to Europe, where did France and England fight during the Seven Years War?
India, the Caribbean, and Africa
What were France and England determined to protect or expand?
Colonies and resources
What was the heart of New France?
The colony along the St. Lawrence River
By 1750, how many French colonists lived in New France?
About 50,000
What did the French colonists begin to see themselves as?
Canadiens
True or False: New France felt insecure about its protection from England.
False
What geographical regions did France claim in North America?
Ile Saint-Jean, Cape Breton, and Louisiana
Fill in the blank: Acadia belonged to the British, but it was populated by _______ people.
French-speaking
What were the two main fortresses that protected New France?
Quebec and Louisbourg
What was a significant factor in the French perspective regarding their security?
Support from the home country and fortifications
What was a major question addressed in the section regarding the conflict in North America?
What were the specific causes of tensions in North America?
Were the French colonists prepared for war?
This is part of the discovery in the content.
What year did the Seven Years War break out?
1756
In addition to Europe, where did France and England fight during the Seven Years War?
India, the Caribbean, and Africa
What were France and England determined to protect or expand?
Colonies and resources
What was the heart of New France?
The colony along the St. Lawrence River
By 1750, how many French colonists lived in New France?
About 50,000
What did the French colonists begin to see themselves as?
Canadiens
True or False: New France felt insecure about its protection from England.
False
What geographical regions did France claim in North America?
Ile Saint-Jean, Cape Breton, and Louisiana
Fill in the blank: Acadia belonged to the British, but it was populated by _______ people.
French-speaking
What were the two main fortresses that protected New France?
Quebec and Louisbourg
What was a significant factor in the French perspective regarding their security?
Support from the home country and fortifications
What was a major question addressed in the section regarding the conflict in North America?
What were the specific causes of tensions in North America?
Were the French colonists prepared for war?
This is part of the discovery in the content.
What was the primary reason English colonists wanted to move into the interior of North America?
They needed more farmland for their growing population and wanted to trade with First Nations.
What geographical feature blocked the English colonists from settling in the Ohio River Valley?
The Allegheny Mountains.
What had France done to protect its claim over the Ohio River Valley?
France had built forts.
What was at stake in the Atlantic region that concerned the English colonists?
Control of the fisheries.
What type of fish was predominantly produced by the Atlantic fisheries?
Cod and other fish.
What was the major gateway to the continent that England wanted to control?
The St. Lawrence River.
What did the English feel regarding their situation in North America?
They felt hemmed in.
Which country had the most powerful navy in the world at the time?
England.
True or False: The terms ‘England’ and ‘Britain’ mean the same thing.
False.
What does Great Britain consist of?
England, Scotland, and Wales.
What country is formed when Northern Ireland is included with Great Britain?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Historically, why is Great Britain often referred to as England?
Because England was the largest member of the partnership.
As war approached, what did each side in the conflict assess?
Its strengths and weaknesses.
What was the primary reason English colonists wanted to move into the interior of North America?
They needed more farmland for their growing population and wanted to trade with First Nations.
What geographical feature blocked the English colonists from settling in the Ohio River Valley?
The Allegheny Mountains.
What had France done to protect its claim over the Ohio River Valley?
France had built forts.
What was at stake in the Atlantic region that concerned the English colonists?
Control of the fisheries.
What type of fish was predominantly produced by the Atlantic fisheries?
Cod and other fish.
What was the major gateway to the continent that England wanted to control?
The St. Lawrence River.
What did the English feel regarding their situation in North America?
They felt hemmed in.
Which country had the most powerful navy in the world at the time?
England.
True or False: The terms ‘England’ and ‘Britain’ mean the same thing.
False.
What does Great Britain consist of?
England, Scotland, and Wales.
What country is formed when Northern Ireland is included with Great Britain?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Historically, why is Great Britain often referred to as England?
Because England was the largest member of the partnership.
As war approached, what did each side in the conflict assess?
Its strengths and weaknesses.
Where did the war for North America begin?
Ohio River Valley
Who led the British force into the Ohio River Valley in 1754?
General George Washington
What significant role did George Washington later achieve?
First president of the United States
What was the outcome of Washington’s initial military engagement in the Ohio River Valley?
He suffered defeat
What did the British attempt the next year after Washington’s defeat?
Sent a much bigger force
What was the result of the British’s larger force’s attempt?
The same defeat
Who successfully adopted battle tactics from their First Nations allies?
The French
What was the status of New France during this time?
Secure
What was the British determination regarding the French in North America?
To drive the French out
Who was the British prime minister during this conflict?
William Pitt
What did William Pitt promise to do in order to support the war effort?
Send more soldiers, more ships, and more money
Who were the Acadians?
The descendants of the French colonists who farmed the shores of the Bay of Fundy in the 1600s.
What happened to Acadia in the seventeenth century?
It changed hands many times between the English and French.
What was the status of Acadia by 1710?
Most of Acadia was firmly under British control.
What name did Britain give to Acadia?
Nova Scotia.
What unique identity did the Acadians develop?
They developed a unique identity because they were cut off from the rest of New France.
What was the Acadian Way of Life based on?
Fishing and their unique methods of farming.
What was the population of Acadians by 1750?
More than 10,000 Acadians.
What was the religious affiliation of the Acadians?
Mainly French-speaking Catholics.
True or False: The Acadians were victims of a war they did not want.
True.
Fill in the blank: An Acadian is a _______ citizen of Acadia.
Francophone
What was the relationship between Acadians and the Mi’kmaq?
Many Acadians had intermarried with their Mi’kmaq trading partners.
What was Britain’s intention regarding Nova Scotia?
To populate it with people who spoke English
Who was the governor of Nova Scotia in 1755?
Charles Lawrence
What concern did Governor Charles Lawrence have about the Acadians?
That they might side with the French
Which two groups had trade and family ties with the Acadians?
Mikmaq and Maliseet
What was the historical action taken by the Mikmaq and Maliseet against the English?
They had captured hundreds of English ships
What did the Acadians refuse to do regarding the British Crown?
Swear loyalty
What ultimatum did Charles Lawrence give to the Acadians in 1755?
Swear your loyalty or lose your land
What did the Acadians desire in terms of their political stance?
To remain neutral
Fill in the blank: The Acadians did not want to fight; they wanted to remain _______.
neutral
What significant event was set in motion by the Acadians’ refusal to take the oath?
The Grand Dérangement
What was Britain’s intention regarding Nova Scotia?
To populate it with people who spoke English
Who was the governor of Nova Scotia in 1755?
Charles Lawrence
What concern did Governor Charles Lawrence have about the Acadians?
That they might side with the French
Which two groups had trade and family ties with the Acadians?
Mikmaq and Maliseet
What was the historical action taken by the Mikmaq and Maliseet against the English?
They had captured hundreds of English ships