jan 7, 1713 - Louisbourg is founded
Description:
In response to the loss of their buffer territory, France decided to construct a massive fortress on their remaining half of Acadia. Although successful as a trading post, the fort's large walls were obsolete by the time it was built due to new cannon technologies, and the fort had drained France's treasury.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 7, 1713
Now
~ 311 years ago
