World History Chapter 15 Section 3 – Flashcards
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New France
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French claims in Canada quietly grew while French rulers were distracted by wars at home in Europe
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revenue
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income
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Pilgrims
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English Protestants who rejected the Church of England
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compact
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an agreement among the people
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French and Indian War
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In North America, war between Britain and France erupted in 1754. It raged until 1763, turning into a worldwide struggle (Seven Years' War) spreading into Europe, India, Africa.
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Treaty of Paris
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1763 treaty officially ending the worldwide (Seven Years) war and ensured British dominance in North America
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Why did French settlers abandon farming in favor of fur trapping and trading?
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They found farming difficult in the cold climate and much less profitable than trapping and trading
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For what reasons were the English colonies established?
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as commercial ventures for profit, or as havens from persecution
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Why was the French and Indian War fought?
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It was fought to determine which country-France or Britain-would have dominance over North America
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How did European struggles for power shape the North American continent?
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The five nations struggling for power in North America each left their mark on the region in terms of culture and government, but eventually Britain gained dominance
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Why did New France grow slowly compared with Spanish and English colonies?
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The wealth of the Spanish colonies and the diverse opportunities of the English colonies attracted settlers more easily than did the cold climate of New France
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Why did the English colonies have a large degree of self-government?
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England had a tradition of representative assemblies, and therefore, English colonists brought this tradition with them
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How did Britain come to dominate North America?
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It established successful colonies and then fought a war to secure them
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Why did Native American groups side with European powers rather than join together to oppose them?
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They hoped to weaken the European nations by playing them against one another; they were too widespread and diverse to effectively unite
