The Great War for Empire: England's Pyhrric Victory

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Great War for Empire and its implications for American identity.

War of Spanish Succession

A conflict from 1702-1713 where England gained territories including Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Hudson Bay.

King George's War

A conflict from 1744-1748 where French and Native forces attacked across the St. Lawrence River.

Fort Duquesne

A key French fortification in North America that aimed to restrict English colonial expansion.

Seven Years War

A global conflict from 1756-1763, concurrent with various regional conflicts, including in North America.

Iroquois Confederacy

A group that joined the fight during the Great War for Empire, activating the Covenant Chain under Sir William Johnson.

Year of Miracles

Refers to 1759 when significant victories for the British, including the Fall of Quebec, occurred.

Treaty of Paris 1763

The agreement that marked the end of the Great War for Empire, with Canada going to Britain and some Caribbean possessions remaining with France.

Proclamation of 1763

A statement that restricted colonial expansion beyond the Appalachian Mountains, reflecting the tensions in American identity.

Covenant Chain

A diplomatic alliance that was strengthened with the engagement of the Iroquois Confederacy during the conflict.

Identity formation

The process by which the term 'American' began to circulate and evolve during the Great War for Empire.