NORTH AMERICA TO 1815 Flashcards
What was the main cause of the British French rivalry
in North America ?
Desire to control rich resources
What valley was the center of the English French conflict
Ohio valley
Which war began in 1756 between France and Britain for the control of the Ohio valley
The 7 years war
Which act passed in 1763 created the colony of Quebec ? It included the promise that Quebec would have English laws and elected assembly
Proclamation of 1763
What act was passed in 1774 as a result of arguments by men such as Carlton and other french people about their rights.
Quebec act
What was the main cause of the American Revolution
Excess taxation of Americans and unfair treatment
Which acts passed in Britain caused unrest in other British colonies in North America
Intolerable acts
The British Colonies south of Quebec were called what
The thirteen colonies
What other European country besides England and France controlled territory in North America in 1700s
Spain
What were people who remained loyal to the British called
Loyalists
Which act passed in 1791 officially split Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada
Constitutional Act
Which war benefited Canadians by causing them to unite against the common enemy
War of 1812
Which Indian leader united with the the Canadians to fight against the Americans
Techumseh
Many Americans believed that the Canada should be a part of America. What was this called
The Manifest Destiny
