Unsettled Times

The French, hating the English of New York, set up garrisoned forts/posts along the American side of the lakes and rivers to protect their fur trade such as:
Fort Detroit - 1701 Fort Niagara - 1720 Fort Michilmackinac (which started as a mission)

*In response, the English/Brits built their own forts, one of these being Fort Oswego, opposite Ft. Frontenac on SE corner of Lake Ontario.*

*In 1718 the French founded the city of New Orleans* in their new colony of Louisiana.**

Some of the early wars between the French and the Brits, which helped to develop life as it is today in Canada, include:
1702-1713
1744-1748
1755	The French defeated Brits in an attempt to take Fort Duquesne (today's Pittsburg) when Montcalm and his small army came up the St.Lawrence River and captured Fort Oswego
1756-1763	*(AKA the Seven Years War* which ended France's North American Empire.**

*The British flag (the Union Jack) was first flown in Canada on September 13, 1759 on the Plains of Abraham, ending France's rule of Canada.*

On May 26, 1791 Governor Lord Dorchester declared by proclamation the areas of Upper and Lower Canada. At that time Upper Canada's population was aprox. 20,000. Upper Canada consisted of Ontario and Lower Canada of Quebec, generally.

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All of the material above is a compilation of facts I've collected from several different sources over the period of several years. However, it is supplied to you for your enjoyment only and cannot be held responsible for misrepresentation of any events. Any corrections will be greatfully appreciated via email, with your source if possible, and I will correct my work. Thank you. ... 'auntie' chaos....

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