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Nethanial Bacon attacks indians near his settelment. He claimed it was an act of self defence.
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British attack French capital of Nova Scotta.
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French attack in retaliation. Port Royal falls toFrench.
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Realizing a lack of faith, colonists return to their religions.
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New England militia, aided by english fleet, capture Louisbourg. Although it had great seaward defences, a series of low rises provided Englnd with enough cover to set up seige weapons.
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England declares war on France and their indian partners. Trading rivalries and land expansion caused tension between the two.
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Pontiac, cheif of an Ottawa village, saw the English as a threat to his people.He gathered up an army and captured a fort outside of Detroit. His allies attacked Brittish settelers.
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In 1763, England made a law to stop westward expansion. It declared the Appalacian Mountains as the border between English lands and native american land. The proclimation angered colonists who bought land west of the mountains.
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Immagration, families, and slaves make it the largest city in the colonies.
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Including slaves and indentured servants, american colonies population soars.
