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The Duel for North America:

England, France, and Spain are the main contenders for America. Spain in South+West, France+England in the North+East France: After stopping civil war and religious problems, France establishes towns in Canada. French-English conflicts: They fight several wars from late 1600's thru 1700's -a few with Spain as well in the Gulf of Mexico. Aftermath: Britain becomes powerhouse in North America as it ousts Spain and France at the same time
 * French befreind Hurons, but make enemies with the Iriquois. Their Carribean states are more prosperous than the ones in Canada
 * French beaver trappers fan across the U.S. and leave many forts and outposts
 * In doing so, they discover the Great Lakes and much of Western Canada
 * Detroit is founded in 1701 to stop English expansion, settled in Lousiana as well to stop the Spanish
 * 1708: Strategic port of New Orleans is founded by French
 * Ohio area becomes object of desire in the mid 1700's. George Washington's troops fire first shots of French-Indian War in 1754.
 * French-Indian War turns global, with battles in Europe, Africa, and Asia
 * British band with Iriquois to repel the French
 * At first, the British are soundly beaten, and Indians attack towns near Philidelphia.
 * William Pitt come to power in Britain, beceomes a brilliant general and leader.
 * General Wolfe brings down Quebec in 1759, basically ending the war.
 * American militias are emboldened as they see thier own strength and Britain's ability to be defeated.
 * British are discouraged at some Americans' disloyalty and willingness to defy orders
 * Barriers of colonies begin to melt, as Americans realize they share ideals and culture
 * Settlers expand Westward, run into trouble as chief Pontiac retaliates harshly
 * Proclamation of 1763 stops Westward expansion to prevent future wars with Indians: this angers colonists