Chapter 6 Vocabulary Flashcards
Huguenots
Protestants that clashed with the Roman Catholics in France
Edict of Nantes
Granted limited toleration to French Protestants, issued by the crown
Coureurs de bois
“Runners of the Woods” went into the woods to trap beaver furs
Voyageurs
French who recruited Indians into the fur business
Acadians
Descendants of French colonists who settled in Acadia, a threat to the British for the appropriation of land
French and Indian War
Sparked by Washington. Native Americans joining forces with French to get rid of British, and easily leave the French after
Seven Years’ War
War between British and French fought all around the world for land
Albany Congress
Congregation that attempted to bring home rule to the colonies
Regulars
Disciplined red coat British foot soldiers
Battle of Québec
British vs. French, British troops surprise attacking French in city of Québec ensuring British supremacy in Canada
Pontiac’s Uprising
Violent campaign led by Ottawa chief Pontiac, aided by French traders, to drive British out of Ohio Country
Proclamation of 1763
London government issued proclamation that prohibited settlement in the area beyond the Appalachians
Samuel de Champlain
French explorer, founder of New France and Québec City
Edward Braddock
British officer and commander-in-chief in French and Indian War, led British
William Pitt
British leader. Common people admired him greatly. Foremost leader of London government
