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The British first claimed land along the east coast of North America. They then went to war with France (the Seven Years' War) in which they fought over territory (i.e. the Ohio River Valley). Once the British won, they acquired all of France's territory on the North American continent (with the exception of Haiti and Louisiana, as Louisiana was transferred to Spain). However, shortly after this war ended, the US became an independent country from Great Britain and took away a big portion of its land. And soon, the British were stuck with just Canada. However, more and more explorations led to claims in Central America, the Caribbean, western coast of North America, and the Midwest.
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Following the French and Indian War did the British and Americans become close allies?
At the time, Americans were British! They were British colonists! Of course they were allies! The British colonists in America wanted French land and Great Britain wanted to take over the fur trade in North America.
Did the bridish take over Michigan one time?
The british came from America
Who are Pontiac and Minweweh?
Pontiac was a leader in the Odawa Nation. After the British took over North America in 1763 it was Pontiac that organized an alliance with the British to oppose the British take over. The opposition organized, and led to the arrangement of an agreement between the First Nation and the British, in 1765, Pontiac signed an agreement with the British which explained that their defeat over France did not give them rights to their lands.
How did the treaty of Paris affact north America?
that they would take over the lamd
Why did Britain take over South America?
Great Britain held a territory of British Guiana in South America, but did not take over the continent. In fact, British Guiana was the second smallest territory in South America, after French Guiana. British Guiana was under British control from 1814-1966. The British took possession for reasons similar to any territory: resources, money, land, power, etc.
Why is the threat of American expansion into the British North America a factor of confederation?
American expansion was a threat because, the Americans believed in "Manifest Destiny" which was the belief that the United states had a duty to take over the land of North America. The colonies of BNA, thought if they joined together they would be a better defense.
Did Britain take over Hawaii in the british empire?
Yes,. but gave it back.
Who started the slave trade in America?
The American, when they went over to Africa to get slaves they brought them to America and sold them off to the British North Americans who kept them as slaves for as long as they could. Many of the slaves decided to take their own lives and jumped overboard while being boarded to America.
What evidence was there that Americans might expand into British North America?
Evidence that proves that the Americans might expand into British Norh America was the fact that after the civil war, the Americans moved westward, following their belief of Manifest Destiny. The Americans conqured lands controlled by Mexico, spain, France, and Great Britain. The British North American colonies were afraid that the Americans would take over their western lands and that they would invade again, as they did during the American Revolution in 1812. There was a possibilty that the americans would have a majority to be able to annex the territory if they migrate into the North-West of Britsh North America.
How were the Iroquois and Algonquian grouped?
When the British came to take over parts of land in America the Iroquios and the Algonquion joined forces to kill the British
When did the British take over India?
The British took over in 1747.
If America Wants To Cant They Take Over The Whole North America Continent?
I think the Canadians might have something to say about that, especially the WikiAnswers Supervisor Jadeacres.
