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In the the spring of 1762, France launched an attack on Newfoundland, intent on capturing St.John's and holding it as a bargaining tool.

Who was involved? British and French

What were the dates? 1756-1763

Who were the key names involved? General James Wolfe, General Louis-Joseph, Marquis de Montcalm, and Pontiac.

What was the end result? The French lost, the British won and French signed a treaty with Britain.

Who won? British

Who got what? British got all French land except for fishing rights. French were assimilated but were very upset. Instead to make the french happy once again the British allowed the French to keep their language and religion but had to follow British rules.

What treaties were signed? Treaty of Paris was signed the expectations of the treaty were to give land to British and follow British rules.

Why did it start? British wanted more farmland, wanted to trade with the first nations, and wanted to control the fisheries and the St. Lawrence sea way.

Where did it take place? They fought in Midern North Germany.

When did it take place? The dates of the battle was August 1st 1759 it lasted one hour.

Affect on Canadian identity? Build roads, dug wells, and business that Canadians prove that a colony could survive in a difficult land.English troops entered Quebec saying its nothing but a shapeless mass of ruins, and the remaining French fell back to Montreal.

What were the important events in the conflict? The capture of Louisberg was first after General Wolfe captured Louisberg they traveled through the St. Lawrence River. The French had to give up Louisberg because they lost the battle. The British did more than just fight for Louisberg they played "dirty ticks" against the French, they sunk ships they stole food supply and much more all for Louisberg. The British were there for seven weeks all through winter and the French thought that they could hold them off so that they couldn't survive through the winter but they were wrong. The next winter the British sent more men over to fight for the plains of Abraham and to conquer over Quebec, after Britain won General Wolfe was sent back to Britain as a hero while General Montcalm was buried in the soil by the remaining French soldiers.

What were the key battles? Plains of Abraham (Battle of Quebec) Why was it significant? The Plains of Abraham was significant because it led to a whole new route to the Quebec Colony. Also it was significant because the British won the battle and were known as hero's and still are!