HIS263Y1 Lecture : Clash of Empires
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struggle between britain and france for imperial supremacy. The profits from their fur trade decreased, whereas britain"s cashcrops allowed for an increasing profit. new france, while it faced unfavourable odds, had important advantages: superior relationships with aboriginals, in particular the algonquian-speaking people. 1701: for the first time in many decades, the iroquoian-speaking five nations people assumed a position of neutrality and ceased for a sustained period of time to participate in military developments in north america. French continue to occupy military force and trading ports in the great lakes region as well as hudson bay (british areas), they also held on to the massive territory south of the great lakes, which they called louisiana. new france does fairly well in the war, but suffers as a result of diplomatic negotiations that take place elsewhere in the world. The first round of the anglo-french conflict ends in 1713. brings an end to the war of spanish succession.
