1. Fall of New France
Canadian History

2. War…..Britain vs. France Overview
There was constant conflict between Britain & France during the 1740s-1760s.
The 13 Colonies were expanding westward into fur trade territory controlled by the French
Economics….both wanted control of overseas trade routes which led to open warfare

4. The Seven Years’ War (notes)
English / French rivalry in North America erupted into war in 1754
Lasted until 1763
French defeat resulted in the Fall of New France
Britain became the world’s greatest colonial power & gained control of North America

5. The Seven Years’ War

6. The Acadians (notes) French speaking residents of Acadia
Acadia became known as Nova Scotia when the British gained control of the area in 1713
the Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to Britain
British authorities became alarmed at this & began to expel the Acadians in 1755

7. The Acadians (notes) Acadian farms were burned to the ground
Families were torn apart & expelled to other areas
Hundreds died of shipwreck & disease during the expulsion.

8. Acadian Expulsion
Acadian Interactive Atlas:

9. The Acadians: Review (video)
The Oath
The Great Dispersal

10. The Fall of Louisbourg (Notes)
Fishing Centre
Trade Centre
Naval Base
Naval assault by the British in 1758
Louisbourg's residents sent to France

12. Battle for Canada (notes)
Quebec City was the only place that would decide the Seven Years' War in North America
To defend, the French needed supplies & reinforcements from Europe, carried up the St. Lawrence River
If the British captured the city, they could cut the supply lines between Canada & France
The French in Canada would be forced to surrender.

14. Battle of Quebec (notes)
June 1759
Royal Navy travelled up the St. Lawrence & carried a powerful British army to Quebec
Bombarded Quebec for three months
Attacked on Sept 13, 1759
Defeated the French on the Battle of the Plains of Abraham

17. Fall of New France Acadia Review The Oath & the Great Dispersal
Battle for Canada