A Foreign War at Home Flashcards
What was the French-Indian War?
This was a battle that the French had against the Indians up North and this was one of the battle’s that made people start to want to be independent.
What was King William’s War?
This war lasted between 1689 and 1697. Louis XIV of France was fighting against the Hapsburgs for control of land. This was a long and gruesome battle, and it is famous for the raiding and massacres of innocent people throughout several towns and villages.
What was King George’s War?
It happened between 1739 and 1748, it was another land-struggle between France and England. The battle took place in Nova Scotia and after a lot of losses for both sides the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle stopped the fighting. England ended up gaining a very small amount of land in the end.
The Small Wars between 1566 and 1815
This was a very long series of battles between Charles, England, and several French leaders such as Napolean Bonepart came in later on. The war started because Henry wanted to get rid of one of his wives who happened to be Charles V’s aunt. This war was just stupid, it wasn’t for land or power, which made it one of the most hated by the Americans.
What was Queen Anne’s War?
The war took place between 1702 and 1713, and was a dispute over who should rule the Hapsburg lands in Spain. The French and English fought in the Americas and sided with different tribes to get the other hand. There was another mini-war that started up inside this one because Robert Jenkins (a sailor) was attack by the Spanish and his ear was cut off. It became known as the War of Robert Jenkin’s Ear!
What was the Battle of the Plain of Abraham?
This battle took place in Quebec and was the French General Marquis Montcalm against the British Sir James Wolfe. Wolfe put French Flags on his ships to be let into the fort and attacked from behind. He got shot and became incredibly sick and when he got better his soldiers wanted to leave. He gave a grand speech and they agreed to fight again. A group of them climbed the mountain out back and the rest attacked at the front as a distraction. The battle was over in 15 minutes and the Treaty of Paris was signed to end the conflict.
What was the Seven Years’ War?
This war lasted for seven years and is called by some the true first World War. Ned Braddock led a ton of redcoats to scout out and attack French Forts built to control land. Ned was killed along with 1000 soldiers and they lost the battle. Washington was assigned as leader and went back and captured the Fort (Fort Dequesne).
