HIS263Y1 Lecture : lecture note
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Oct 5 development of north america affected by developments elsewhere in the world late 17th and 18th century struggle between britain and france over imperial supremacy first phase of imperial wars ended by the treaty of utrecht. But new france had better relationships with aboriginal groups, particularly the. In 1701, a great peace treaty is concluded in montr al. For the first time, in many decades, the five nations assumed a position of neutrality. Brings to end the war of the spanish succession. France was required o make major concessions in n. america. Because of the treaty of union france gave up claims to territory of. Newfoundland retain fishing rights in coastal waters of newfoundland. France gives up all territory surrounding hudson"s bay. France gives up claim to acadia the area colonized by french since the 1630s. French retain the valley of the st. lawrence river, ile st. jean (modern day p. e. i. and ile royale (cape breton island)
