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Seven Years' War Paper University of Phoenix HIS/115 Seven Years' War Paper January 10, 1759 Dear Diary, I am writing in you to tell you about the social cultures and people whom have settled in the North America colonies. I have been carefully paying attention to these people who are in the surrounding territories and colonies. Life is rough at the moment. I feel the need to express what I am seeing and feeling. Something I could not wait to write about was that there is surprisingly a large number of Africans in the population, who have been brought over from the African continent and the islands in the Caribbean. A large percentage of the Africans here are slaves, owned by southern farmers and planters. There are a few Africans that are free men, but work as servants here in the North, and I have come across a few free men working in stables and other jobs. Way before I or any one arrived on this continent, people were already here. Everyone calls them the Indians and they still remain in several civilized areas. There are a lot more being found in the western parts of the continent where white settlers are just starting to move. Something that I found to be surprising is that the Indians are not all the same. Their people are divided into these tribes, which are small groups of Indians settled in different places, and they each have their own ways of doing things and their own names. We do a bit of trading of goods with the tribes that are living near us because, most tribes farm or hunt for their food. The colonies consist mostly of Europeans. Settlers here have come from Germany, England, Netherlands, Wales, and many other countries. It has come to my attention that no matter where they have come from, they have brought their former practices and beliefs from their homeland. Whether they are Christian, Puritans, Anglicans, Baptists, or Quakers they have brought their skills and trades with them, and it is unexplainable to watch so many differences coming together. There are cities and towns here of course. I would say that Philadelphia is probably the largest, but there are also big cities such as Boston, Charleston, and New York. In the northern colonies there are a lot of small towns and villages. Farming is very important here for us, and so is trading products. Large farms are called "plantations", and are found in the south. They grow foods too, but their main crops are cotton and tobacco, which is exported mainly to Britain. I think that even thought these many different kinds of people whom have brought their cultures with them to America, I see it working out and think that their future and mine are going to be full of happiness. Sincerely, xxxxxx February 4, 1761 Dear Diary, It has been quite some time some time since I have written in this old book. There is a lack of sleep going on at the moment. The European settlements are mistrusting and actually fearing on another. Conflicts are developing especially with the French, as we British expand. I would say that we have a much larger population than anyone else. France is very determined to not be pushed out of the areas along the St. Lawrence and Ohio rivers. Also along the Mississippi all the way to the west. The depend on this area for their furs and fish. Our area is mainly between the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Allegheny Mountains to the west. From what I am gathering from other colonists that I have spoken with everyone is starting to feel trapped. Even though we are in American the long time rivalry between Britain and France is very much a part of our lives here. There is a lot of tension for land and trade. It seems to me that no matter how far anyone has ran to get away from the conflicts over religious beliefs, it still follows to America in some degree. The dispute that the Protestants and Catholics had still continues and causes problems. The British redcoats have been dispatched here to keep the French out of disputed territories. There have been many terrible losses, but I believe the British will control the continent. Some good news is that Montreal, up to the north, is now under British control as is the entire are of Canada. Spain has some possessions and colonies here in America. Mostly they have settled in the southern areas such as, Florida and the islands in the Caribbean southeast of the main continent. There have been reports of tension there and attacks on cities and military areas. I feel that we are still having problems as any place you go to will, but not nearly as bad as Europe and the rest of the civilized world. I think that with the latest developments, there is a peace coming. It may cost us a lot, but it will come one day. We need to be able to co-exist here in the new world. Sincerely, xxxxx May 20, 1764 Dear Diary, Outstanding news!!! The peace of Paris has ended these years of conflicts. Canada and all the area east of the Mississippi River, including Spanish Florida, is now British territory. We have had a huge victory and are looking forward to peace and prosperity. My heart goes out to the British Soldiers who lost their lives to bring us to this victorious moment. This guarantees that sea trade will no longer be at risk. Spain lost Florida, but retained the are called Louisiana at the south part of the Mississippi River. I do not believe that there is going to be any more problems from here on. France still has possession of the islands known as the West Indies in the Caribbean. These areas are crucial for sugar production. I do not believe we will have a problem keeping up our trade for sugar. I feel that the tension between the colonies has been released and everyone can go back to their lives and live them to the fullest. I am soon to marry a man that I love very much, and my dream is to give him beautiful children and a great family. I hope there is not another war in America again. Sincerly, xxxxxxx References Axia. (2011). Nation of Nations: Fourth Edition. (material tab). Retrieved from student website. Just Answer. (2009). Seven Years' War. Retrieved from http://www.justanswer.com/writing/2fsvz-history-years-war-paper.html Thesaurus. (2011). Definitions. Retrieved from http://thesaurus.com/