King Georges War Flashcards
The British captured a fort in June 1745, where was this fort?
Louisbourg
How many Native Americans and French were sent to attack Saratoga in November 1745?
300 French, 200 Native Americans.
In what year were 65 French ships sent to recapture Louisbourg?
1746.
Why could they not recapture Louisbourg?
There was a storm, an epidemic, and two French commanders died.
In January 1747, where did the French and Native Americans attack?
Nova Scotia.
How did the British react?
They surrendered.
After three months, the British …
Retake it.
In June 1747, Native Americans and the French captured Saratoga. What did the British do?
Retake it, and burn it down.
Give one reason why French and British colonists were competing for land.
Domination of the fur trade.
Which fort was France forced to surrender in 1745?
Louisbourg.
Which treaty ended the war?
Aix-La-Chapelle
Which tribe eventually agreed to help British colonists in April 1747?
Iroquois
