Seven Years War

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The Fall of New France

How the French lost a North American empire 1754-1763

Two great empires collided in North America in the 1750s when France and Great Britain (with the eager support of Britain’s American colonies) contested control of the Ohio Valley and Nova … 96 View

The First Jews in North America

The Extraordinary Story of the Hart Family, 1760-1860

“Vaugeois’s fascinating account, amply illustrated by archival documents, is a valuable contribution to the history of Quebec, Canada and minority-majority relations.” The … ; 380 View
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Introduction

A Few Acres of Snow

From: The Fall of New France

Sets up the background information to really understand the fall of new france through looking at The New World, King William’s War 1689-1697, Queen Anne’s War 1701-1713, King … 8 $0.80 Add
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Preface

From: The First Jews in North America

“Preface by Herbert Marx” 3 $0.30 Add
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Foreword and Introduction

From: The First Jews in North America

The author introduces the topic of Jewish history and identity in Canada as well as the Hart family and the archival documents that record their lives and impact. The author speaks about how this … 32 $3.20 Add
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The Shot Heard Round the World — 1754

From: The Fall of New France

Looks at the English Colonies, New France, their rival claims in the Ohio Valley, and the "Assassination" of Jumonville 8 $0.80 Add
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The Arrival of Aaron Hart: A Dynasty Is Born

From: The First Jews in North America

This chapter discusses Aaron Hart’s settlement in Trois-Rivières and some historical and economic context in North American during the 18th century. 22 $2.20 Add
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The Colonials to the Fore — 1755

From: The Fall of New France

Looks at the beginnings of the conflict, the underlying tensions between England and France, the population disparity between english colonials and French Canada. Specifically looks at training … 17 $1.70 Add
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“The Little Jew of Trois-Rivières”: Secrets to Success

From: The First Jews in North America

This chapter explores early Jewish settlement in North America, and the history leading up to it. The stories of Jeffery Amherst, Aaron Hart and Levy Andrew Levy (partner of William Trent) are … 28 $2.80 Add
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The Frontier War — 1756

From: The Fall of New France

Separates the Frontier War of 1756 into Preparations for the campaign, Oswego (Montcalm’s first victory), Native Warfare, and reorganization in the English Colonies 7 $0.70 Add
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Massacre at Fort William Henry — 1757

From: The Fall of New France

Explains the construction of Fort William Henry, the first siege of the fort and the massacre 7 $0.70 Add
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The Hart Clan: Introductions

From: The First Jews in North America

An introduction to the family at the heart of this book and their choice to settle and remain in Trois-Rivières. 28 $2.80 Add
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Aaron Hart’s Estate

From: The First Jews in North America

This chapter explores records concerning the affairs and quarrels over the estate of the Hart family at the time. 24 $2.40 Add
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New France

A Frustrated Fiefdom, 1627–1763

From: Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada's Origins 1500-1890

This chapter reviews the establishment of a colony in Quebec and its governance under the Company of New France and the effects of war. It highlights experiences of such populations as women, … 15 $1.50 Add
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The Beginning of the End for New France — 1758

From: The Fall of New France

Looks at Louisbourg, Fort Carillon, Fort Frontenacm, The Fall of Fort Duquesne, Montcalm’s Dilemma to explain what lead to French defeat 12 $1.20 Add
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Ezekiel Hart, House of Assembly Member from Trois-Rivières

From: The First Jews in North America

On the life and political ambitions of Ezekiel Hart. He was the First Jewish Elected Representative of the House of Assembly of Lower Canada for Trois-Rivières. 24 $2.40 Add