The Colonies Grow-Sect 4 Flashcards
General Edward Braddock
Commander in chief of British forces. Job: drive out the French. Goes to fort Dequesne. Does not listen to George Washington when he tells him the formation isn’t working. He gets attacked-Gorilla Warfare and dies
Alliance
Union-together with-team up
William Pitt
Outstanding military planner
Said that Britain should pay
Wanted to conquer Canada
Hires experienced leaders
Quebec
The Capital of New France
Fields of Abraham
Around Quebec-where the British troops assembled under James Wolfe
Treaty of Paris
1763
France-lost Canada, most of her empire in India, and lost claims to lands east of the Mississippi River
Spain-(ally with France) got all French lands west of Mississippi River, New Orleans, but lost Florida to England
England-got all French lands in Canada, exclusive rights to Caribbean slave trade, and sugar cane rights in India.
Pontiac’s War
A series of raids after Pontiac said that British settlers were ruining the Indian way of life. He formed an alliance, attacked, and lost
Speculators
Investors-had part ownership in companies
Which NA tribe fought with the French and the British?
French: Huron, Delaware, Shawnee
British: Iriquois Confederacy
Gorilla warfare
Surprise attack
Battle of Quebec
Wolfe, Montcalm. Capital of New France (on a cliff overlooking the St Lawrence) James Wolfe trying to figure out how they will attack-long time-sees women washing clothes and finds secret path. Fights next day and British wins. Wolf dies. Maltcalm dies next day.