The Deportation of Acadians & Seven Years War

French-speaking people living in Nova Scotia who were deported by the British in 1755.

The British were worried that the Acadians would support the French during the next war, and they wanted to encourage more British people to settle in Nova Scotia.

A major global conflict from 1756 to 1763 involving Great Britain and France. It was fought on multiple continents, including North America.

The French wanted to expand their territory in Europe and focused on winning the European war. They provided limited support to their colonies in North America.

The British wanted to win the war in Europe and also defeat the French in North America. They sent significant troops to North America.

The British had a large, powerful navy which gave them control of the seas and allowed them to transport troops and supplies effectively.

New France relied heavily on supplies from France, while the Thirteen Colonies were more self-sufficient. This made New France vulnerable to a blockade.

The British gave priority to winning the war in North America. They sent significant resources and troops to this theater.

The French were less focused on the North American theater of war and did not send sufficient troops to fight the British effectively.

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham was a decisive battle in the Seven Years' War where the British defeated the French forces near Quebec City.

The British forces, led by James Wolfe, defeated the French forces led by Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, resulting in the capture of Quebec.

The British forces under Wolfe were able to surprise the French by landing at night and conquering the Plains of Abraham, giving them a crucial victory.

A crucial fortress captured by the British in 1758, giving them control over the St. Lawrence River and paving the way for the invasion of New France.

After the British captured Louisbourg, they were able to move up the St. Lawrence River and launch a siege on Quebec City, which was a key step in the British conquest of New France.

The siege of Quebec was a major military operation in 1759 where the British attempted to capture the city from the French.

The British forces, under the leadership of James Wolfe, bombarded Quebec City and attempted to land troops but faced stiff French resistance.

The British, after failing to take Quebec directly, found a way to climb up the cliffs near the city and defeat the French in a surprise attack at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.

After losing the Battles of the Plains of Abraham and Montmorency, the French forces in Quebec surrendered to the British.

The British military surrounded Montreal in 1760, resulting in the surrender of the city and the end of the French presence in New France.

This event, signed on September 6, 1760, formally ended the French control of New France and formally handed control of New France over to the British.

A major war between France and Britain where the British ultimately defeated the French and gained control of most of their colonies in North America.

The British victory in the Seven Years' War led to the French losing their colonies in North America, including New France. This had a significant impact on the future of Canada.

The British victory in the Seven Years' War changed the balance of power in North America, ultimately leading to the 13 colonies becoming independent and the establishment of the United States of America.

The French army in New France lacked enough soldiers to defend their expansive territory, making them vulnerable to British attacks.

The French relied on supplies from France because they were not self-sufficient, making them vulnerable to blockades and disruptions in supply chains.

The British were more committed to winning the war in North America, sending significant troops and resources, compared to the French who focused more on the European war.

The British victory in the Seven Years' War led to the French losing control of New France and other North American territories, which had a major impact on the development of Canada.