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French designs menace British North American trade and empire
The passage chronicles French schemes to erode British gains in North America, press Acadian and Newfoundland fishing rights, and push Britain to cede colonies after the Aix-la-Chapelle settlement. It notes French-funded unrest at home, covert support for Spain, and renewed continental hostilities as Britain disarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Spain
Lewis
Philip the Fifth
Newfoundland
Acadia
Great Britain
America
Cape Florida
Bay of St. Lawrence
Sweden
Versailles
Dunkirk
North America
New World
Aix la Chapelle
Britain