1730’s and 1740’s in New England Arminius – preached free will

determined fate John Edwards – faith in God = eternal

salvation Old lights v. New Lights Started new denominations and

increased competition

1598 – Edict of Nantes (repealed in 1685) 1608 – Champlain colonizes Quebec 1682 – La Salle explores Mississippi River to Gulf of

Mexico 1689 – King William’s War 1702 – Queen Anne’s War 1718 – French found New Orleans 1739 - War of Jenkins Ear 1744 – King George’s War 1754 – Washington battles French; Albany Congress 1755 – Braddock’s Defeat 1756 – Seven Years’ War (French and Indian War 1759 – Battle of Quebec 1763 – Peace of Paris; Pontiac’s Rebellion; Proclamation

of 1763

1608 Catholic Samuel de Champlain “Father of New

France” Ran by King of France

1598 - Granted religious freedom to Protestants stopping wars with Catholics

Repealed in 1685 by King Louis XIV Leads to ….

Antoine Cadillac – Detroit Robert de La Salle – explored and

named Louisiana

Illinois – grain capital for France New Orleans founded in 1718 Built forts in MS and LA to keep Spain

out

King William’s War 1689-1697 France and Various

Indian tribes Colonies and

Iroquois Land rights

remained the same

Queen Anne’s War 1702-1713 Spain, France and

Indians Colonies and

Iroquois

More of an impact in Europe Britain receives Acadia, Newfoundland,

and Hudson Bay

War of Jenkins’ Ear 1739 Britain and Spain Spanish merchant

chopped off Jenkins’ ear

Spain then allied with France…

King George’s War 1744 Colonies vs. New

France Fortress of

Louisbourg seized Saratoga, NY

destroyed Failed to get British

support War ended

reestablishing original boundaries

Start of French and Indian War Contested Ohio territory Fort Duquesne vs. Fort Necessity Washington killed French leader but

later was defeated

Britain and Prussia vs. France, Spain, Austria, and Russia

Albany Congress – united 7 out of 13 colonies (largely unsuccessful)

Braddock and troops defeated by smaller French and Indian army

Frontier was now open

“The Great Commoner” and “Organizer of Victory”

Defeated French at Quebec and Montreal

Treaty of Paris ends War in 1763› Moved France out of North America

Native Americans and French traders against British forts in Ohio country

Led by Chief Pontiac – Ottawa Successful early on, but late defeated

Prohibited settlement beyond Appalachians

Meant to solve tension Disregarded by colonists