French and Indian war Flashcards
What countries were constantly fighting and tried to take as much land and trade as possible
European countries
What countries were in the triangle of hatred
England, France and Spain
What did the French and British fight over
Land and trade with the Western Indians
What type of army did England have and what was it called
A normal army and they were called the Redcoats
What was the England army made up of
American Colonists (militia)
What allies did England have
Iroquois Confederation of Indian tribes
What type of army did the French have
A regular army
What was the French army made up of
Canadian Colonist
What allies did the French have
Algonquin, Huron and the Ottawa (Indian tribes)`
What was the England population like
Large with almost 1,485,000 people
What was the French population like
Small with 75,000 people
What type of militias did England have
Organized colonial militias
What type of army did the French have
Few troops in Canada
What were the colonies like in England
Self-supporting colonies
What were the colonies in France like
Relied heavily upon imports