5.2 Colonial Battles for Native American Land Flashcards
Who were the elite British forces that fought in North America?
The Highlanders
What was the primary item Native Americans used to trade for European goods?
fur
What was the name of the war fought between the French and the British from 1756 to 1763?
The 7 Years War
What was the primary weapon used in the conflict in North America in the late 18th Century?
muskets
Which was the First Native American Tribe that the French attempted to develop an alliance with?
The Odawa
What is the was the name given to the area shared by the Abenaki, Maliseet, Mi’kmao, Passamaquody and Penobscot?
Wabanaki (Dawn land)
When did the conflict between the British and the Native Americans begin in the Great Lake District?
1763
What was the name of the document promising that the lands west of the Appalachian Mountains stayed in the hands of the Native Americans?
The Royal Proclamation of 1763
What was the name of the Ottawa leader who fought against the British after the defeat of France in the 7 Year war?
Pontiac
What is the estimated percentage of Abanaki who died as a result of contact with the Europeans?
85%
