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The British had more troop (8000 of them!) and better, more advanced weapons at that time. The leader of the troops was General Wolfe. He was a famous leader back then. Leading them to victory.
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Why was New France in such a difficult military position in the 1750's?
The reason New France was is such a difficult military position is because the British could cut off New France's supplies. Also New France was surrounded by the British (who was in the North) and New England (who was in the south). So New France wanted more land so they went to war with the British.
What did France build to strengthen the claims in New France?
people
What terms of surrender did the British grant the population of New France after defeating it?
rough riders
Which European power won control of Canada?
Once the British acquired control of Canada from the French, they never ceded control to any other European power. Originally, most of Canada was French. The dominion of New France was centered in Quebec but included French claims to the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys. After the fall of Quebec in 1759, the French and Indian War concluded with the British takeover of Canada in 1763 and the sovereignty of Spain over the lower regions of the Louisiana Territory. France regained control of Louisiana in 1801 and sold it to the US in 1803.
Who was the man who changed Britains fortune in the war with France?
William Pitt is credited with Britain's victory in the French & Indian War. Pitt became the British Prime Minister in 1757 and significantly increased British military resources in the colonies at a time when France was unwilling to increase it's limited forces in 'New France' (North America). France was already fighting in Europe, and had concentrated its forces against Prussia. Under Pitt's guidance, from 1758 to 1760, the British military conquered New France, and captured Montreal in September 1760.
What was the size of New France in 1759?
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Who did the Americans gain as an ally in 1777?
The Americans' defeat the British at Saratoga ,New York, and convinces France to aid them.
How did an American living in new york who wants to defeat the Birtish feel about the British takeover of France in 1763?
my name is bob
France negotiated a treaty of alliance with the new American nation in 1778 following?
The defeat of the British General Burgoyne at Saratoga
What year did samuel de champlain find new france?
In 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded New France in this area, which remained in French control until the British captured it during a half-hour battle on September 13, 1759.
When did Canada become a self governing nation?
The seven year war between Britain and France resulted in the conquest of new France by the British in 1759 at the battle of plains of Abraham which led to Canadian self rule eventually.
How many years did the French regime last in new France?
the french regime lasted from 1608 to 1759
What were Quebec's demands?
None. Remember that the colony of New France had been abandoned by France following the 1759 defeat of the Montcalme-led French forces at Quebec by the British forces under Gen. Wolfe. The huge area of the Maritimes and old Quebec were run under British law from London as a colony. Because of unrest in the 13 colonies to the south and fear of revolt the British government were on the horns of a dilemma: how little could they concede the French without incurring hostility from the Puritans. Because of this dilemma, the French were able to retain their freedom of language and religion.
In 1759 what was Washington's strategy in early battles waged in New York?
He trained the americans to fight like the british
How did the battle of quebec lead to fall of new France to the British?
The battle of Quebec lead to the fall of New France to the British because Quebec was vital to New Frances defense and the British did a surprise attack on them and the British won and Quebec had surrendered to the British.
What year did British take control of New France?
British tookover New France in the treaty of Paris,1763.
Name given to the area of French control in the New World?
From the first explorer, Jaques Cartier, to explore the St Lauwence in 1534 to the Defeat and secession of France after the 7 years war in 1763; (This war effectively ended militarily in North America in 1759 after the British victory at the Battle of the Fields of Abraham.) The land surrounding the St Laurence seaway and north and west of the 13 English colonies on the eastern seaboard was known by the French empire as New France, and colloquially it was known as as Quebec and Kanata.
