Chapter 6 Vocabulary

Huguenots: The Huguenots were French Protestants who adhered to the Reformed tradition during the 16th and 17th centuries. They faced persecution and discrimination in Catholic France, leading to conflicts and religious tensions.
Edict of Nantes: The Edict of Nantes was issued by King Henry IV of France in 1598. It granted religious tolerance to Huguenots, allowing them to practice their faith and have limited rights. The edict aimed to end religious conflicts in France and ensure a level of peace.
Coureurs de Bois: Coureurs de bois were French-Canadian fur traders who operated in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. They often lived and traded among Native American communities, playing a significant role in the fur trade economy.
King William's War: King William's War, also known as the First Intercolonial War, was a conflict between France and England that took place from 1689 to 1697. It was part of a larger European conflict known as the Nine Years' War. The war had significant impacts on the colonies in North America.
Queen Anne's War: Queen Anne's War, also known as the War of the Spanish Succession, was a conflict that occurred from 1702 to 1713. It was the second in a series of wars between England and France for control of North America. The war resulted in territorial changes and shifting alliances in the colonies.
War of Jenkins's Ear: The War of Jenkins's Ear was a conflict between Britain and Spain that began in 1739 in the Caribbean. It was part of the larger European conflict known as the War of the Austrian Succession. The war's name is derived from a supposed incident involving the mistreatment of British merchant Robert Jenkins by Spanish authorities.
King George's War: King George's War, also known as the War of Austrian Succession in North America, was a conflict that took place from 1744 to 1748. It was the third in a series of wars between England and France for control of the colonies. The war had limited territorial changes but contributed to tensions and conflicts.
Acadians: The Acadians were French settlers who lived in Acadia (now the Maritime provinces of Canada) during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were forcibly removed by the British during the French and Indian War, leading to the event known as the Great Expulsion or the Acadian Expulsion.
French and Indian War (Seven Years' War): The French and Indian War was a global conflict that took place from 1756 to 1763. It was a major theater of the larger Seven Years' War between the British and French empires. The war had significant implications for colonial territories in North America and marked the beginning of increased tensions between the colonies and Britain.
Albany Congress: The Albany Congress was a meeting of representatives from several British colonies in Albany, New York, in 1754. It was called to discuss mutual defense and better relations with Native American tribes. The Albany Congress is known for Benjamin Franklin's proposal of the Albany Plan of Union, which aimed to create a unified colonial government.
Regulars: The term "regulars" typically referred to professional soldiers in the British army during the colonial era. It distinguished them from colonial militia or local volunteer forces.
Battle of Quebec: The Battle of Quebec was a pivotal engagement during the French and Indian War, taking place in 1759. British forces, led by General James Wolfe, successfully captured the city of Quebec from the French, significantly weakening French control in North America.
Pontiac's Uprising: Pontiac's Uprising, also known as Pontiac's War, was a Native American-led armed conflict against British colonial forces in the Great Lakes region after the French and Indian War. It lasted from 1763 to 1766 and was sparked by Native American resistance to British policies and encroachments on their land.
Proclamation of 1763: The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British Crown following the French and Indian War. It prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, aiming to reduce conflicts with Native American tribes and maintain control over westward expansion.