SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
NEW FRANCE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Fortress of Louisbourg was established by France as a critical fishing, trans-shipment and supply port for its maritime empire. As administrative capital of the French colonies of Ile Royale including Ile-St-Jean, it was home to the local government, an established military garrison and civilian population.
Detailed explanation-2: -Determined that Louisbourg would never again become a fortified French base, the British demolished the fortress walls.
Detailed explanation-3: -During the French and Indian War (1754-1763), the fortified French city of Louisbourg loomed over the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, denying the British access to the Saint Lawrence River – the route to capturing the key cities of Quebec and Montreal.
Detailed explanation-4: -The original settlement was founded in 1713 by the French and developed over several decades into a thriving center for fishing and trade.