Canada's History After 1700

Introduction

Now it is time to investigate Canada’s history after 1700. European colonization was well-underway by this time and the First Nations (indigenous) population was in significant decline as a result of the epidemics caused by the germs the Europeans carried with them from Europe. Remember the indigenous people had been isolated from the diseases of Europe for thousands of years until first contact with the European explorers. The indigenous populations were significantly impacted by the Europeans in so many ways. So get ready to investigate how the European conflicts drew the indigenous people of First Nations into their disputes in the 1700s.

The French and Indian War/Seven Year's War

For hundreds of years, France and Britain fought for territory around the world, including territory in Canada. The Seven Years' War was a war that took place between 1754 and 1763. In North America, the Seven Years' War was also called the French and Indian War. At the end of the war, the Treaty of Paris was signed and France handed over almost all of its property in North America except for the colony of Guadeloupe which was seen as more valuable to the French than Canada.

Map of the French and Indian War. Territory held by France is in blue, territory held by Britain is in purple and Pink, Territory held by Spain is in peach. Map of the North America after 1763, Territories held by Great Britain are in pink and red, Territories held by Spain are in yellow and orange. Territory lost to Britain by Spain is pink striped with orange (Florida)

During the American Revolution, there were many American and British settlers who moved and settled into parts of Canada in attempt to avoid conflict. They established colonies and set up farms along the Atlantic coast into Ontario. In Quebec, the French culture and language continued to flourish. Because of the spread of disease and warfare, nearly all of the native populations were destroyed in the region.

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Think About This

You have learned about the indigenous people living in present-day Canada and contact with the European settlers, traders and missionaries. We investigated the impacts of European and indigenous encounters as well as the motivations for the Europeans to explore and colonize present-day Canada through 1700. Now it is time to move on and learn more about the interactions between the French, British and the First Nations groups in the 18^th century.

LAND POSSESSIONS BEFORE THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR BY PINPIN, CC-BY-SA,-3.0, VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
LAND POSSESSIONS AFTER THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR BY JON PLATEK, CC-BY-SA-3.0, VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
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