5.3: The British Conquest of North America
How did competition between Britain and France to control North America shape Canada?
How did competition between Britain and France to control North America shape Canada?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
decisive - settling an issue; producing a definite result
decisive - settling an issue; producing a definite result
How did people meet the challenge to living in Acadia when there was conflict between France and Britain in Acadia?
How did people meet the challenge to living in Acadia when there was conflict between France and Britain in Acadia?
Seven Years' War
Seven Years' War
1754 - The fight for the Ohio Valley
1754 - The fight for the Ohio Valley
Britain and France fought for control of the Ohio Valley, along the Western boundary of the Thirteen colonies.
Britain and France fought for control of the Ohio Valley, along the Western boundary of the Thirteen colonies.
1756 - Global War
1756 - Global War
Britain's aim was to destroy the French Navy and control the seas. Nine European countries had now established alliances with either Britain or France.
Britain's aim was to destroy the French Navy and control the seas. Nine European countries had now established alliances with either Britain or France.
1760 - Britain Gains Control
1760 - Britain Gains Control
Québec (New France) was taken over by Britain. This did not end the war, as there were other parts of the world still at battle. Both countries were fighting for control over Guadeloupe.
Québec (New France) was taken over by Britain. This did not end the war, as there were other parts of the world still at battle. Both countries were fighting for control over Guadeloupe.
1763 - The Treaty of Paris
1763 - The Treaty of Paris
This important document was signed between Britain and France, giving France Guadeloupe and the small island of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, used for the cod fishery.
This important document was signed between Britain and France, giving France Guadeloupe and the small island of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, used for the cod fishery.
All other claims in North America were given to Britain and Spain.
All other claims in North America were given to Britain and Spain.
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham
As a result of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham:
As a result of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham:
~ Britain capture Québec
~ Britain capture Québec
~ The French left for Montréal
~ The French left for Montréal
In April 1760
In April 1760
~ French returned to Québec
~ French returned to Québec
~ Won against the British in the Battle of Sainte-Foy
~ Won against the British in the Battle of Sainte-Foy
~ British ran back to Québec City
~ British ran back to Québec City
~ The French surrounded them and prevented supplies coming in for the British Army
~ The French surrounded them and prevented supplies coming in for the British Army
In the Spring,
In the Spring,
When the ice melted, it was a race to see what ships would arrive first: French or British
When the ice melted, it was a race to see what ships would arrive first: French or British
~ The British arrived with supplies and troops
~ The British arrived with supplies and troops
~ The French had sent ships, but because of bad weather, they had to turn back to France
~ The French had sent ships, but because of bad weather, they had to turn back to France
Assignment
Assignment
Read page 156 and 157 and respond to the questions found on the document The British Conquest of North America in the Chapter 5 Workspace: The British Conquest of North America Assignment. Submit when you have finished.
Read page 156 and 157 and respond to the questions found on the document The British Conquest of North America in the Chapter 5 Workspace: The British Conquest of North America Assignment. Submit when you have finished.
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