| |||||
Decades: | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
See also: |
Part of a series on the |
History of Canada |
---|
![]() |
Timeline (list) |
Historically significant |
Topics |
By provinces and territories |
Cities |
Research |
Events from the year 1710 in Canada.
Squadron of Royal Navy ships and transports with 2,000 troops takes Port Royal from French garrison[13]
Speaking to Queen Anne in London, Mohican and Kanien’kéhà:ka chiefs request conquest of Canada for their better hunting and trade[14]
Haudenosaunee "inconstant in their Tempers, crafty, timorous, but quick of Apprehension, and very ingenious in their Way" (Note: stereotypes)[15]
Governor Dudley says taking Canada and Nova Scotia will capture naval stores trade entirely and safeguard inland settlement[16]
Argument for autumn offensive against Canada includes benefits of fairer winds and higher (but still ice-free) water[17]
Detailed list of armaments and personnel in Canada from Riviere du Loup to Cataraqui on Lake Ontario[18]
"A malignant fever[...]was very general both in Quebec and in the surrounding country [and] carried off a vast number of persons"[19]
France has encroached on Newfoundland trade to point that "their riches and naval power[...]make all Europe stand in fear of them"[20]
Newfoundlanders' work in fishery and demand for goods is strong, but conditions "very deplorable" from lack of protection from French[21]
Geography of Ferryland, Newfoundland makes it excellent prospect for fortification to protect "every ship, stage, house and storehouse"[22]
Mayors of English towns report how many ships will go to Newfoundland this year, and how much Royal Navy protection will be needed[23]