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The three European powers that fought over land were ______, France, and Great Britain.
Spain
George Washington encountered French troops while sent to ______ County.
Oregon
The British were successful, and the French lost ______ after the conflicts.
land
The ______ War marked the fourth struggle starting in the colonies.
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William Pitt was a British leader known as the Great ______.
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The French lost control of ______, allowing the English to expand their territories.
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The ______ uprising was an effort by several tribes to remove the British from Ohio County.
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The Paris Peace Agreement of ______ resulted in the end of French power in North America.
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Study Notes
European Powers and Wars
- Spanish, French, and British were the key European powers vying for land and dominance in North America.
- Major conflicts included:
- King William's War (1689-1697) - also known as the War of the League of Augsburg.
- Queen Anne's War (1702-1711) - also referred to as the War of the Spanish Succession.
- King George's War (1744-1748) - known as the War of the Austrian Succession.
- The British emerged victorious in these conflicts, resulting in territorial losses for the French.
George Washington and Early Conflicts
- George Washington was dispatched to Oregon County as a lieutenant.
- Encountered French troops en route, leading to the death of the French leader.
- French reinforcements arrived; Washington surrendered after a ten-hour siege.
- British forces in Nova Scotia expelled the French, causing them to scatter as far south as Louisiana.
- French-speaking descendants of Arcadians became known as Cajuns, numbering about one million.
The French and Indian War
- Marked as the fourth struggle in the colonies, which led to the onset of the Seven Years' War.
- King Frederick of Germany managed to repel larger French, Austrian, and Russian forces despite being outnumbered three to one.
- Frederick noted that America's conquest was occurring in Germany, encouraging colonial participation in the war for compensation.
Benjamin Franklin's Cartoon and Colonial Unity
- Franklin's cartoon aimed to unify the colonies against France, promoting cooperation for a common defense.
- A meeting took place, attended by seven of the thirteen colonies, to maintain Iroquois loyalty to the British amid escalating conflict.
William Pitt and British Expansion
- William Pitt, known as the Great Communer, emerged as a pivotal British leader.
- He concentrated efforts on taking Quebec and Montreal with a new generation of leaders.
- Loss of control by the French over Quebec allowed English territorial expansion.
- The Paris Peace Agreement of 1763 marked the end of significant French power in North America, reducing the need for British military protection.
Aftermath of the French and Indian War
- Colonists gained military experience from the conflict, bolstering their confidence against the English.
- British authorities raised taxes on several goods, fueling colonial resentment.
- Pontiac's Uprising in 1763 involved multiple tribes with French support attempting to expel British forces from Ohio County.
- The uprising led to a siege of Detroit and the disruption of strategic British posts, resulting in around 2,000 casualties.
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Explore the key conflicts between European powers, focusing on the wars like King William's War, Queen Anne's War, and King George's War. Understand the territorial struggles and the impact of these wars on British and French territories. This quiz delves into the historical context and significant events of the colonial era.
