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22 Cards in this Set
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Which 3 forts didn't the French and Indians capture?
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Detroit, Niagra and Fort Pitt
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What was New France?
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Land claimed by the French...Quebec
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What did Jacques Marquette settle?
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St. Ignace
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Why were furs important to the Europeans?
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They wanted the furs to make into hats and coats. Fur was rare in Europe
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What is a Colony?
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A place that is ruled by another country
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What did a Voyageur do?
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They transported the furs to Quebec where they were shipped across the ocean to France.
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What did the French give to the indians for their furs?
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Ribbons , Cloth, beads and guns
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What is an Expedition?
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A journey made for a special reason
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What was the Proclamation of 1763?
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A promise to the indians by the British. It gave all of the land west of the Applachian Mts. to the indians only. Michigan too.
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What did explorer Robert La Salle build?
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He built the first Fort in the Lowere Peninsula...Fort Miami
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Who was Samuel de Champlain?
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Founder of New France
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Why did the French build a fort near Lake Erie?
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They wanted to keep out the British people. They didn't want the British to trade with the indians.
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What was the Northwest Passage?
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A direct water route from North America to Asia
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Why did people hope the Northwest Passage existed?
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To get to Asia faster for trading. IT DID NOT EXIST!!
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Who was Chief Pontiac?
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An Ottawa indian who fought the British.He helped capture all but three forts for the French.
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Who was Antoine de la Cadillac?
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Commander who helped build Fort Pontchartrain near Detroit for the French.
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What is a treaty?
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An agreement between two countries
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Why did the French and Indian war begin?
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The British were greedy and attacked Fort Duquesne led by George Washington. The British defeated the French and indians.
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What are Missionaries?
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A person who teaches his religion to other people.
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Who was Jean Nicolet?
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French explorer looking for the Northwest Passage.
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Why was the game of Baggataway important to Fort Michilimackinac?
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The indians tricked the British and took back their fort.
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Who was Etienne Brule?
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The first European to reach Michigan
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