HIST 1093 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Scorched Earth, James Wolfe, Lake Ontario
Document Summary
The origins of the anglo-french rivalry in europe and north america c. 1650-1750. Beginning of 1600s aftermath of french wars of religion. French monarchy was more powerful and french were allowing them to obtain more power in exchange for political stability. France was 2nd wealthiest state in europe (england 1) Caused glorious revolution because of unbalanced power between kings and parliament. James ii wanted to be an absolute monarch, parliament wasn"t having it so they replaced him and supported william of orange"s invasion -significantly limited his power. William"s supporters saw france as a major threat. Wars lasted more than 60 years and spread into north america. English and french empires were having conflict along the coastline. Created animosity between english and french colonies. Colonies wanted to expand westward elbow room . Small french colony settled along the st. laurence river. France didn"t have many colonies or colonists. French built on alliance with indigenous people to build up their empire.
