1. The name "Seven Years' War" is used in the United States to refer only to the European portions of the conflict (1756–1763), not the nine-year North American conflict or the Indian campaigns which lasted 15 years.

2.  1754: hostilities erupt in Europe.  1756: Official beginning of Seven Years War- Where: America's Ohio Valley Who: Virginian major of militia, George Washington What: ambushed a small French detachment. This was the catalyst for the great war to come.

3.  1756: war broke out between France and Great Britain.  The Seven Years' War was the final struggle between France and Britain for control of North America

4.  Great Britain (allied with Prussia and Hanover) VERSUS  France (allied with Austria, Sweden, Saxony, Russia and Spain)

5.  New France and New England fought each other for possession of the continent and control of the fur trade.  Although separate, the conflicts between the two colonies were directly connected to the victories or defeats of the Motherland(s).

6.  War in Europe was the top priority  Limited number of troops.  Considered the resources in their colonies in the West Indies more important since sugar cane was more lucrative than the fur trade.  Did well in the war until 1757.

7.  Determined to destroy France's colonial empire  Sent more than 20,000 soldiers to the Americas.  The British troops, who won several victories (after 1757) right up until the battle on the Plains of Abraham in 1759, when James Wolfe defeated the army of Montcalm.

8.  signed 10 February 1763 by France, Britain and Spain.  Took 3 years of negotiations.  Ended the SEVEN YEARS' WAR.  Marked the beginning of an extensive period of British domination.

9.  Britain obtained Ile Royale [Cape Breton Island] and Canada, including the Great Lakes Basin and east bank of the Mississippi River, from France, and Florida from Spain.

10.  Gave up Canada and all claims to territory east of the Mississippi to Britain.  Retained fishing rights in Newfoundland and the Gulf of ST LAWRENCE  Acquired St. Pierre and Miquelon

11.  France ceded New France in an exchange for keeping the West Indies, trading centres in India and slaving station on the Île de Gorée (in present-day Senegal).  This move angered the Native allies, who were the Canadians' allies. Some of them regrouped under the leadership of Pontiac and attempted to continue the war.

12. Several Indian chiefs and spiritual leaders decided to combat European colonization. They attacked the settlers for 5 weeks By June of 1763, Pontiac’s multi-tribal alliance controlled nine of the twelve British held forts west of the Appalachian Mountains.

13. “Why do you allow the white man to live among you? Why do you forget the ways of your ancestors? Why do you not become true Indians once more?” “You have bought guns, knives, kettles and blankets from the white men. Now you think you cannot do without them. What is worse, you have drunk the poison firewater that turns you into fools.” “Fling all these things away. Clothe yourselves in skins, and use the bows and arrows, like your ancestors did.” “As for these English, you must lift the hatchet against them!”

14.  In what way did the Pontiac blame his own followers for the problems they faced?  What two actions did he urge them to take in order to solve their problems.

15.  When two representatives of the Delaware tribe parleyed with Captain Simeon Ecuyer of Fort Pitt. He told them he would not surrender the fort.  There were 500 people--most of them soldiers--inside Fort Pitt, and smallpox had broken out. As Ecuyer concluded his meeting with the Delaware men, he offered them gifts-including two blankets and a handkerchief from the fort's smallpox ward

16.  This was an early example of biological warfare -- which started an epidemic among them.  Lord Jeffrey Amherst, commander general of British forces in North America had encouraged this tactic in a letter to Ecuyer.

17.  King George III.  Establish a basis of government administration in the colonies.  A key legal instrument for the establishment of colonial governments in the Province of Quebec.  Established the constitutional framework for the negotiation of Indian treaties with the aboriginal inhabitants of large sections of Canada.  There is nothing in Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms to diminish the rights and freedoms that are recognized as those of aboriginal peoples by the Royal Proclamation.

18.  Reserved the western lands to the "several nations or tribes of Indians" that were under King George’s "protection" as their exclusive "hunting grounds."  This angered many Americans looking to expand into the territory and further fuelled what would become the American Revolution.

19.  The colony of Quebec was to be given an English lifestyle.  Governor Murray was ordered the change over to English laws, language, schools, churches and government.  The fur traders had to have licenses before going into native territory.

20. British  Proclamation Line of 1763.

21.  Sir Guy Carleton becomes governor  In order for the Quebec colony to be loyal to Britain, they must be satisfied with the government.  The appointed council was increased in numbers, and the French were included.  Roman Catholics were now allowed to be councilors, civil servants, judges etc.  Much of the law remained French.  The seigniorial system was secure.  The idea of Anglicization seemed to die off.

23.  Increased the size of the colony, which seemed like a barrier to the 13 colonies that were expanding.  To the 13 colonies, it becomes the last “Intolerable Act” and becomes one of the causes of the American Revolution

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25.  New France A colony of France located over a vast part of North America. New France was a rival of New England for control of the fur trade and the territory. With a smaller population, New France's policy was to forge a series of alliances with the Native peoples. New England Territory in North America belonging to Great Britain. Densely populated, it was divided into 13 separate colonies, each with their own government. They were the rivals of New France, and the Seven Years War was the fourth conflict between the Canadian and American colonies. Colony Settlement founded by a Motherland. The colony is controlled by the Motherland and cannot at any time take action that might negatively impact the metropolis. Colonies can be exchanged under the terms of treaties, and are used merely to increase the power and prestige of the metropolis.

26.  Motherland A country that founds colonies in foreign countries for its own interests. The Motherland kept a fairly strict hold on the doings of its colonies, controlling their foreign trade, economy, diplomatic relations and political structures. Battle of the Plains of Abraham A battle that took place near Quebec City on September 13, 1759. The British army, led by Wolfe and a considerably larger number of troops (accompanied by American soldiers) broke up the attack of the French troops led by Montcalm, which were made up mainly of militiamen accustomed to Guerilla Warfare and unfamiliar with the tactics of European-style war. Capitulation An agreement by which a fort and an army lay down their arms and surrender to the enemy. In exchange, the enemy agrees to uphold certain rights and privileges of the defeated opponent.European-style war

27.  Treaty Legal agreement between two governments to establish laws and decisions. Guerilla Warfare Military tactics inspired by the Native peoples. Small armed groups make hit-and-run attacks and raids along the borders, and even on enemy ground, attacking remote outposts. European-style war Military tactics used in Europe. They involve laying siege of fortresses and leading rows upon rows of vast, highly trained armies meet and fight on the battlefields.

28.  How does the Seven Years War and the Treaty of Paris contribute to the development of Canada?