Seven+Years+War+7B

. In 1756 the seven year war started and ended in1759 in Canada but kept going till 1763 in europe. The war started because the british and the french both wanted more control in the furtrade. British General Wolfe and French General Montclam were two big names in the war. During the war the treaty of Petersburg, the treaty of Paris and the treaty of Hubertsberg were made.

​ Google images, the battle of the plains of abraham painted by a British soilder.

One of the important battles of the war was the Battle at the Plains of Abraham. It was referd to as the battle of Quebec.This battle took place outside the walls of Quebec.The battle started on september 3,1759. The British General Wolfe brought his men up a goat trail and they lined up in two rows instead of the usual three rows. They were a mile wide in the two rows. After that the French came with their General Montclam. The French shot first and but were out of shooting range and the british ended up winning.In total from both sides there was about 10,000 troops involved.

In the end of the Seven Years War the British concoured Canada and that affected Canada by making us part british. That's why we speak english and it is also why British Columbia is now a province. France and Spain embarked on a majour navel buildup and russia proved itself as a majour power capable of eneormous influence.

Quiz time!!!

1. What was the treaty of Paris? 2. Who were the British and the French Generals? 3. When did the Seven Years War start and when did it end? 4. Why did the the Seven Years War start? 5. What color were the British and French uniforms?



French General Montclam British General Wolfe