CHAPTER 6 STUDY GUIDE DEBLASIO

Who were the New World Missionaries that arrived in New France and what was their main objective?

The French Jesuits aimed to convert Native Americans to Christianity and European ways of life.

What was Sainte-Marie-aux-Hurons?

It was the main mission built by the Jesuits in 1639, serving as a central hub for their activities.

What was the impact of diseases and Iroquois attacks on the Huron population by 1649?

These factors devastated the Huron population, leading to the abandonment of Sainte-Marie by the Jesuits.

What was the aim of Spanish Franciscan missionaries in East Texas?

They aimed to make mission life similar to Spanish villages and teach vocational skills to Native Americans.

What process involved transitioning Native Americans from missions to regular colonial life?

This transition was called 'secularization,' involving the privatization of communal properties.

What was the significance of the Jesuit missions in California during Spanish colonial times?

They introduced new livestock and agricultural practices while negatively impacting Native populations.

What major conflict did King George’s War (1744-1748) become part of?

The War of the Austrian Succession.

What was the primary conflict area for the French and British by 1749?

The Ohio region.

What was the economic system that viewed colonies as sources of raw materials and markets for manufactured goods?

Mercantilism.

Who initiated a siege on Fort Detroit during the Pontiac Rebellion?

Ottawa War chief Pontiac.

What was King George's War and how did it affect colonial identity?

It was a conflict involving New France and Indian allies against New England, leading to the strengthening of colonial identity due to heavy casualties.

What was the British Navigation Acts of 1651 designed to do?

They controlled trade between Britain and its North American colonies to protect British economic interests against the Dutch.

What were the outcomes of the Treaty of Paris of 1763?

It ended the French and Indian War and marked territorial changes including the cession of the Ohio River Valley.

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

It declared boundaries for colonial settlement free from westward expansion beyond the Appalachians.

What did the failure of Gen. Braddock lead to regarding the British military's view among colonists?

It undermined the myth of British invincibility and increased friction between British leaders and colonial recruits.

How did the attitudes of colonists change towards Britain after the Seven Years' War?

Colonists felt unvalued and mistreated, leading to a growing sense of American identity and resentment towards Britain.

What was the primary military strategy used during earlier conflicts like Queen Anne's War and King William's War?

Guerilla warfare was employed, with Native Americans allied to both sides.

What was significant about Tecumseh during the War of 1812?

He sought to unify tribes and fought alongside the British, but his alliance ended with his death at the Battle of the Thames.