The Duel for North America (1688-1763)

These flashcards cover the key terms and concepts from the lecture on the Duel for North America between 1688 and 1763, detailing significant events, individuals, and treaties.

Huguenots

French Protestants who fled persecution in the late 17th century.

St. Lawrence River

A major river in North America that was vital for trade and exploration.

Frederick the Great

King of Prussia who played a significant role during the global conflict involving North America.

Albany Congress

A 1754 meeting of representatives from seven colonies aimed at improving colonial governance and defense.

Fort Necessity

A hastily constructed fort by George Washington during the French and Indian War.

William Pitt

British Prime Minister who orchestrated military strategy during the French and Indian War.

James Wolfe

British army officer known for his victory at the Battle of Quebec.

Proclamation of 1763

Issued by the British government to stabilize relations with Native Americans by restricting colonial expansion westward.

Pontiac’s Rebellion

An uprising in 1763 by Native American tribes against British rule in the Great Lakes region.

King William’s War

The North American theater of the War of the League of Augsburg fought between 1689 and 1697.

Queen Anne’s War

The North American theater of the War of the Spanish Succession from 1702 to 1713.

War of Jenkins Ear

A conflict between British and Spanish interests that began in 1739.

King George’s War

The North American theater of the War of Austrian Succession that lasted from 1744 to 1748.

Iroquois Confederation

A political alliance of five, later six, Native American tribes in the northeastern United States.

Treaty of Paris 1763

Agreement that ended the French and Indian War, ceding significant territories from France to Britain.

Braddock's Blundering

Refers to the disastrous campaign led by General Edward Braddock in 1755 against French forces.

Siege of Louisburg

A significant battle in 1758 during the French and Indian War where British forces captured the French fortress.

Battle of Quebec

A pivotal battle in 1759 that resulted in a decisive British victory and control over Canada.

Postwar Boundaries 1763

Territorial changes that occurred after the Treaty of Paris, defining British, French, and Spanish lands.