New France: Rivalry and

Conflict

Constant Conflict

• French were constantly involved in minor conflicts with several groups• The British

• The Iroquois

• Other Native groups

• Most conflict was over territories, access to resources, and long term goals.

Major Wars

• The major wars were European wars that carried over to colonies. • King William’s War (“Grand Alliance War”, 1689-1697)

• Queen Anne’s War (“War of the Spanish Succession”, 1704-1713)

• “Seven Years War” (1755-1763)”

• Yes, I know that’s EIGHT years, but it took them a year to sign the treaty.

• Also the war of 1744, but as little changed in this conflict, it won’t really be discussed.

King William’s War (1689-1697)

• The goal was to limit Louis the XIV’s expansion overseas (mercantilist ideas)

• French in colonies led by 70 yr. old general Frontenac in raids against the 13 colonies.

• Acadia was captured, Quebec stood tall, British lost St. John’s, Newfoundland. HBC was severely disrupted.

• Ended with treaty of Ryswick in 1697

Queen Anne’s War (1704-1713)

• Also known as the “War of Spanish Succession”

• Same outcomes in North America, but British beat French in Europe.

• Treaty of Utrecht gave Britain territory in India, Canada and strategic location of Gibraltar .