British Victory in the French and Indian War Illuminates Repercussions
Dr. Francis G Walett surveys the Montreal triumph under Amherst and the fall of French power in Canada, tracing how the victory shaped imperial policy, frontier tensions, and rising colonial resistance that would lead to American independence. The article notes celebrations in Philadelphia and the broader impact on taxation, governance, and relations with Native peoples.
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Journal
Enjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania Gazette
Montreal
Amherst
Wolfe
Quebec
Canada
Ohio Valley
Pennsylvania
Edward Braddock
Ohio Country
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence Valley
Lake Champlain
William Pitt
North America
Paris
Eea
Great Britain
Louisiana
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Spain
France
Spanish
Florida
Pontiac
America
Floridas
Empire
Francis G. Walett
American Antiquarian Society
Canada Triumphant as British Forces Capture Quebec Towns
A patriotic verse exults in British victory over French forces in Canada. The narrator praises George the King, declares Canada now under English rule, mocks Papist foes, and foresees peace and prosperity. It envisions turning swords to plowshares and the fall of Babels power in Babylon, with religious fervor guiding triumph.
Food price swings ease but rise lingers in farm costs
AP market basket survey finds April price drops across 13 cities with an average 2.9 percent fall, yet total grocery bills remain 12.4 percent higher than a year ago. Government data show farm prices up 4 percent from March 15 to April 15, risking later retail hikes. Middlemen say savings cannot be passed on, while sugar and cookie prices fall and some beef items rise. Cities surveyed include Albuquerque, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Providence, Salt Lake City, Seattle.
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Associated Press
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Albuquerque
N.M
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Dallas
Detroit
Los Angeles
Miami
New York
Philadelphia
Providence
R.I
Salt Lake City
Seattle
Church Choir To Sing Bach In Kennebunkport
The South Congregational Church in Kennebunkport Maine hosts a 11 a.m. service featuring excerpts from Bach Mass in B Minor sung by the Harvard Radcliffe Collegium Musicum a 70 voice mixed choir formed in Washington National Cathedral and The Cloisters New York The choir is managed by Peter Dunn Harvard student and Kennebunkport resident with Central Board of South Church Many choir members will be hosted by local families A contribution to cover choir expenses may be made after the service.
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Kennebunkport
South Congregational Church
Maine
Harvard Radcliffe Collegium Musicum
Washingtonational
Cloisters
New York
Harvard
Peter Dunn
Central Board of South Church
Broadside celebrates fall of Quebec and Montreal in 1760
The printed handbills praise British victory over the French, reflect fears and religious prejudice of eighteenth century Americans, and show strong colonial attachment to the crown. Cuts reference “Savages,” bloody fighting, honest husbandry, and the blushing Morn, suggesting Boston printing in 1760.
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Quebec
Montreal
Boston
American Antiquarian Society
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Five Points Shopping Center
Biddeford
Saco Valley Shopping Center
Saco Veteran’s Square
Old Orchard Beach
Dick‘s
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Scion
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Deering Lumber
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