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Carter, Clarence Edwin
1881
1961
British Policy in the Illinois Country, 1763-1768
Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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"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.)
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Thesis (Ph. D.)
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Illinois -- 18th century
Illinois -- Politics and government -- 18th century
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F516
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