New France was the area colonized by Britain in 1534 when French explorers led by Jacques Cartier was exploring for a new route to India. Since that point in time, New France rapidly expanded into this newly found land creating colonies from the North which included Acadia, Quebec, and Louisbourg to name a few, stretching down south towards Louisiana. Moving into the late 17th century and early 18th century, Settlements began to grow and prosper which caused conflict between settlers and the business of fur trading. This lead to the Seven Years’ War from 1756-1763, which can be considered the linchpin to the fall of New France. The Seven Years’ War in 1756 was a major catalyst for wars that preceded and eventually led to the fall of New France, stemming from poor leadership and lack of support from New France.
When France decided to colonize New France, They did it with the notion that in a time of war, the supported colony could aid the mother country in a time of need. Therefore, it was crucial that New France was economically stable. King Louis IV ensured that the population of New France increased by sending labourers, soldiers, …show more content…
During this time, France had prioritized the war in Europe as number one. Therefore, they sent very little troops to combat the Americans and defend the New France colony. France also deemed it important that it was vital to protect their colonies in the West Indies because they thought that sugar cane was more of a lucrative business than the fur trade in New France. Great Britain on the other hand wanted to destroy France so they sent approximately 20,000 troops across to America. New France held their own until 1757 when the war turned in favor of the British who won several wars. The battle on the Plains of Abraham in 1759 sealed the fate of New France. James Wolfe defeated the army of
When France decided to colonize New France, They did it with the notion that in a time of war, the supported colony could aid the mother country in a time of need. Therefore, it was crucial that New France was economically stable. King Louis IV ensured that the population of New France increased by sending labourers, soldiers, …show more content…
During this time, France had prioritized the war in Europe as number one. Therefore, they sent very little troops to combat the Americans and defend the New France colony. France also deemed it important that it was vital to protect their colonies in the West Indies because they thought that sugar cane was more of a lucrative business than the fur trade in New France. Great Britain on the other hand wanted to destroy France so they sent approximately 20,000 troops across to America. New France held their own until 1757 when the war turned in favor of the British who won several wars. The battle on the Plains of Abraham in 1759 sealed the fate of New France. James Wolfe defeated the army of