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General James Wolfe
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A British Army officer, known for his training reforms but remembered chiefly for his victory over the French in Canada and establishing British rule there. Has been regarded as a hero by many Canadians
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The Marquis de Montcalm
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Was the commander of the French forces in North America during the Seven Year's War
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Pontiac
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was an Ottawa leader who became famous for his role in Pontiac's Rebellion (1763–1766), an American Indian struggle against the British military occupation of the Great Lakes region following the British victory in the French and Indian War
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Minweweh
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A war chief of the Ojibwas on Mackinac Island (Mich.). During the Seven Years’ War he had been a firm ally of the French, and after their defeat he refused to accept English domination
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Assimilate/Assimilation
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to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb
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7 Years War-1755 to 1763
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- Sarted with small fights in 1754
- Briain and France started fighting for control of the Ohio Valley - Worldwide in 1756 - 9 European countries - Fight for continent - Britain wanted to destroy French navy and dominate the seas - 1860- Britain seized Quebec - When France signed Treaty of Paris with Britain |
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Battle of the Plains of Abraham of 1759
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- Only lasted an hour
- General Wolfe wanted to capture Quebec - Wolfe died |
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Treaty of Paris of 1763
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- France forced territory in North America
- French guaranted British wouldn't harm or fight France - British allowed to practice Catholic religion - Ended 7 years war |
