The Historical Accuracy Of The Last Of The Mohicans

NameProfessorSubjectDateThe Historical Accuracy of The Last of the Mohicans During the mid-18th century, European countries scoured the world searching for goods and resources to enrich their own countries. Three empires stood out from the rest: The Spanish, French, and British empire. As these empires sought to annex territories across to globe to increase their strength and influence, it became more apparent that they would eventually face each other in the struggle for territorial expansion. The French had colonized a good portion of what is now known as Canada, while the British Empire had taken control of lands consisting of what is now known as the USA. In these lands, the culmination of commercial and imperial rivalry between the two empires would finally break into war. The war between France and Britain had many names, but it is most known as the Sever Years War. Given that the war broke out in US and Canadian territories, native Indian settlers were caught between a war of resource and pride. The relationship between colonists and Indians was forged under trade and protection. For example, the Iroquois established neutrality with the French and British, enabling them to continue trading and conducting diplomacy