King George’s War, 1744–48 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Years of King George's War
Years of King George's War
1744-48
European conflict that became King George's War
European conflict that became King George's War
War of Austrian Succession
North American name for War of Austrian Succession
North American name for War of Austrian Succession
King George's War
British objective in Ohio Country region
British objective in Ohio Country region
Dominate lucrative fur trade
Max Indigenous warriors available to both sides
Max Indigenous warriors available to both sides
Up to 14,000
Year Iroquois League switched to British side
Year Iroquois League switched to British side
1747
Strategic importance of Louisbourg fortress
Strategic importance of Louisbourg fortress
Controlled St. Lawrence River access
Month & year colonists captured Louisbourg
Month & year colonists captured Louisbourg
June 1745
% of Massachusetts male population lost in war
% of Massachusetts male population lost in war
8%
British action with Louisbourg in peace treaty
British action with Louisbourg in peace treaty
Returned it to France
Treaty that ended King George's War
Treaty that ended King George's War
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Year Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle signed
Year Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle signed
1748
Territorial result of Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Territorial result of Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Restored all territories to 1744 boundaries
British fur trading post established 1749
British fur trading post established 1749
Pickawillany
Year Iroquois ended British alliance
Year Iroquois ended British alliance
1753