British Policy in the Illinois Country, 1763-1768 by Clarence Edwin Carter

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Author Carter, Clarence Edwin, 1881-1961
Title British Policy in the Illinois Country, 1763-1768
Credits Christian Boissonnas and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "British Policy in the Illinois Country, 1763-1768" by Clarence Edwin Carter is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricacies of British colonial policies in the Illinois territory during the years following its acquisition from France, focusing on the geopolitical tensions with Native American tribes and the struggles for trade and settlement. The opening of the book sets the stage for British authority's challenges post-1763, highlighting the significant shift in control from French to British hands after the Treaty of Paris. It outlines the various complexities of managing the Illinois region, including the fragile relationships with local Indigenous tribes, the strategic importance of trade routes, and the varied responses of French settlers to British rule. The author provides a detailed context for the socio-political dynamics that would influence colonial governance and economic interactions in the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoC Class F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley.
Subject Thesis (Ph. D.)
Subject Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Illinois -- 18th century
Subject Illinois -- Politics and government -- 18th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 56320
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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