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Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 62)

The English Fishery and Trade in the 18th Century

The British migratory fishery at Newfoundland reached its height in the 18th century in terms of production, employment, and revenue.
The Seven Years' War, 1756-1763.

Information about the Seven Years War, the long-expected war that broke out in May 1756.
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.
From "Discovery" to the Treaty of Utrecht (1713)

Information about the islands St. Pierre and Miquelon from their initial discovery by Joas Alvarez Fagundes, to the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.
European Migratory Fishery

Newfoundland with its adjacent waters was originally viewed as a cod fishery, an important supplement to fisheries carried on in European waters.
John Fletcher and Griffith Russell; 15 September, 1708

Deposition of John Fletcher and Griffith Russell, taken on September 15, 1708.
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 French Treaty Shore

The French Treaty Shore came into existence with the ratification of the Treaty of Utrecht (1713).
William Keen Witnessed the Capture of St. John's

An outline of the efforts of William Keen to establish a judicial system in Newfoundland in the early 18th century.
Labrador Fishery

A brief history of Labrador, including the importance of the fishery, permanent settlement, and relations with Quebec and with Newfoundland.
Mary Benger [Mary Kirke]; 23 March, 1708

Deposition of Mary Benger, taken on March 23, 1708, and dealing with the Pool Plantation, planters, and names.
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.
The English Period (1714-1764)

Two surveys of the south coast of Newfoundland were conducted between 1714 and 1716 to encourage English expansion into the region.
The Restoration to France (1763-1815)

In 1763 French authorities reclaimed possession of the islands (St. Pierre and Miquelon) and re-established a small French resident population.
Treaty of Paris, 1763

The question of access to the Newfoundland fisheries was a difficult issue to settle during the peace negotiations ending the Seven Years' War.
The Treaty of Utrecht, 1713

How the Treaty of Utrecht affected European power over Newfoundland.
The Treaty of Versailles

At the end of the War of the American Revolution, a network of treaties had to be negotiated between the four countries involved.
Spanish Succession: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Queen Anne succeeded her brother-in-law William III in 1702 and this conflict is sometimes known as Queen Anne's War as a result.

Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 62)

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