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Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 14)

The Seven Years' War, 1756-1763.

Information about the Seven Years War, the long-expected war that broke out in May 1756.
Newfoundland and the American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

The American Revolutionary War that occurred bewteen 1775 and 1783 had a significant impact on Newfoundland fisheries and society.
The Impact of the Anglo-French Wars, 1793-1803

Coming so soon after the massive market collapse of the late 1780s, the Anglo-French wars had a devastating effect on the migratory fishery.
Anglo-French Warfare

France and England - later Great Britain - were at war, on and off, from 1689 to 1815.
The Defence of the Fisheries

There were no garrisoned fortifications on the Island until France established its colony at Plaisance (Placentia) in 1662.
The French Newfoundland Fishery in the 18th Century

The 18th century brought a number of difficulties for the French fisheries at Newfoundland.
Newfoundland and the French and American Wars, 1793-1815

An article on Newfoundland's involment in the war between Britain and France which, with only minor interruption, lasted from 1793 until 1815
The Military Aspects of the Wars

The Napoleonic wars did not cause much damage to Newfoundland. France was in no position to carry on warfare overseas because of the French Revolution.
Initial Impact of the Revolution on Newfoundland

The quarrel between Great Britain and its North American colonies had been brewing for some time, but no one expected a revolt to break out in 1775.
Long Term Impact of the Revolution

It would be misleading to assume that the revolution had no ill-effect on the fisheries.
The Hermitage

About The Hermitage, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Topsail, Conception Bay South, and built in the late 1700s.
Kent Cottage at Landfall (Brigus)

Kent Cottage was constructed around 1786 for the Pomeroy family. It was built on the Battery on the north shore of Brigus Bay, a gun placement site during King George's War from 1740-1748.
Randell House, Port Rexton, NL

About the Randell House, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Port Rexton, NL and built sometime between 1795-1798.
St. Paul's Anglican Church, Trinity, NL

About the St. Paul's Anglican Church, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Trinity and built in the eighteenth century.

Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 14)

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