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The British wanted to capture Quebec because they wanted to expand Britain into the new and unknown area. It was also an excellent place for the furtrade. The main reason is because they wanted to control the fur trade. They did not want the french to get all the credit for capturing beaver pelts and furs.
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∙ 12y agoThe British instated the Quebec act, because during that time the Quebec people greatly out-numbered the British colonists. If the British government did not received trust and cooperation from the Quebecois, they could easily rebel and the British would have lost control of New France.
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∙ 14y agoNew York was a major trade place for the Americans and it would allow the British troops to get supplies ships from Britain were sending over.
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Why did the british classify New York city as important?
because they could cut off communications and the flow of supplies between Patriots in the north and south. The British also wanted to control New York City because of it's location.
What year did the British capture fort Ticonderoga in new york?
1776
In what year did the british capture fort ticonderoga in New York?
1776
Who was the leader of the British army that capture New York?
George Washington
The British wanted to split New England from the rest of the colonies by taking control of the from Canada to New York City?
Hudson river
What colony did the british plan to capture in order to isolate new England?
New york!
What year did the british fleet capture and rename new Amsterdam?
In August of 1664, a small British naval force captured the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam. This aggressive action was followed by a war between the Dutch and the British, during which the captured city was -- in June of 1665 -- renamed as "New York City".
What city did harald hardrada capture?
After landing in Northern England in September 1066 he captured the City of York.
Why did the british move their campaign from New England to new york?
During the Revolutionary the British abandoned Boston. The situation in Boston became untenable. Or, they could not hold it. The United States could attack with its army and defeat the British Army. Instead, the British could go to New York. The United States had nothing that could match the British naval guns. New York City, except for The Bronx, is completely surrounded by water. The British could stay in New York as long as they wanted and use it as a base. Unlike Boston, the British in Boston could use ships for Artillery against infantry.
Why did the british want New York?
the british wanted new york becaue they wanted all the silk and gold that they found in new york so if they move to new york they would get all the silk cotton and riches
What was the britishs goal during the battle of saratoga?
British tried to capture Albany, New York and control the Hudson River from West Point south to New York City so they could isolate New England from the other colonies.
Did the British settle New York City?
No. New york city was origanally New Amsterdam. It was part of New netherland (dutch) It was concured by the british and renamed.
