Queen Anne's War (1 magg 1702 anni – 11 apr 1713 anni)
Descrizione:
A war fought mainly between England and France over control of North America. It is often viewed as the North American theater for the War of Spanish Succession in Europe. It is known as the second the French and Indian Wars. The conflict started in Europe in 1701, when Spanish King Charles II died, causing issues over his successor. King Philip was set to assume the throne, but was also in line for the French throne, and the other powerful European nations were afraid of such a powerful union. So in early 1702, English King William III threw his support behind the Hapsburg family of the Holy Roman Empire as the true heirs to the throne. In March, King William III died as was succeeded by Queen Anne. In May, Queen Anne declared war on France and Spain, and allied her country with the Netherlands, Portugal, Prussia, Savoy, and the Holy Roman Empire. In North America, the main fighting was in New England and Quebec. The colonists were left unsupported by the English military, and were mostly outmatched by the French. However, the English did enjoy several successes, such as the defense of Charleston, SC in 1706 and the capture of St. Augustine in Spanish Florida. After several failed attacks on French Canada, such as at Fort Royal in 1704, the British finally sent troops and supplies to the colonies by 1710. With their support, the British captured the French province of Acadia. In 1711, nearly 1000 Englishmen were lost via shipwrecks above Anticost. Despite this, the English began to gain more momentum, and by 1713 the war had ended with the Peace of Utrecht, resulting in significant gains for the English.
Deaths:
900 English troops
350 English colonists
Few English-allied Native Americans
50-60 Spanish troops
50 French-allied Native Americans
Heavy Spanish-allied Native Americans
Unknown French casualties
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