The Nations of Canada

Delayed for more than fifty years by the presence of the Acadians, then war, British settlers finally arrive in Nova Scotia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

The Western and Ohio nations (having been excluded from the peace signed in Europe), reminds Britain that the war was more than just an Anglo-French affair. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

Three British armies finish the job James Wolfe began on the Plains of Abraham, and in the process, lay the groundwork for British Canada. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

Two generals meet outside of Quebec to determine the fate of Canada. Sort of. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

Thanks to a new crop of energetic young officers, the British finally score a victory in North America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

A new French general arrives in North America seeking glory, but is disturbed to find that his Canadian and indigenous allies have a very different definition of honour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

After 40 years of failed negotiation and accommodation the colonial government of Nova Scotia solves its Acadian problem through mass deportations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

Britain sends an army across the Atlantic to confront the French interlopers in the Ohio Country. It does not go well. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

For the first time in more than 60 years the Hudson's Bay Company sends an employee (Anthony Henday) inland, where he discovers the full extent of the Company's supply chains, and a rapidly changing social and political world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

The British construct a new naval base in Nova Scotia (Halifax), but quickly discover that old territorial disputes with the Mi'kmaq and French alive and well. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

Imperial rivals clash amid a complex geo-political ecosystem in the Ohio Country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

As Britain and France formalize their new peace in Europe, the seeds of a new conflict are planted on the North American frontier. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

A new war erupts between Britain and France, and the question of Acadian loyalties takes on a violent urgency. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

Despite continued instability in the government at Annapolis Royal (or perhaps because of it) Acadian society enjoys a golden age of peace and prosperity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

The Hudson's Bay Company is forced out of its complacency by French competition in the interior, and anti-monopolist agitators back in Britain. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

As Canada emerges as a distinct society from that of France, Canadians also begin to carve out a distinct colonial economy - at times, in opposition to policy-makers at Versailles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

A base for a profitable fishery, a training ground for the sailors of the Royal Navy...Newfoundland would have been the perfect imperial possession. That is, if it weren't for the inconvenient existence of Newfoundlanders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

Having secured Nova Scotia through the Treaty of Utrecht, the British discover that the Mi'kmaq, who possess the majority of the territory, see no reason to respect an agreement they did not participate in. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

The French, British, and Iroquois jockey for position in the new political and economic order of the pays d'en haut. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

Now the unchallenged masters of the north, the Hudson's Bay Company slides into a comfortable complacency. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

In the post-Utrecht Maritimes, both the British and the French construct new colonies, once again leaving Acadians stuck in the middle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

From Acadia to the pays d'en haut, actors on the ground scramble to translate the Treaty of Utrecht into reality as it crossed the Atlantic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

While Canada is protected by geography and Iroquois neutrality, Acadia becomes the target of American fury. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

As enslaved labour becomes more common in New France, owners call on the Crown to explicitly enshrine in law their right to own human property. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .

The French experiment with a settlement in the heart of the pays d'en haut, but soo find that the politics of the upper country work very different from the inside. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-nations-of-canada--4572969/support .