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History of the border between Canada and the United States
From the film, "Struggle for a Border. Canada and the American Revolution 1763-1783." Features commentary and narration of J. Frank Willis. Shows struggle for borders and territory between French-Canadians, British, Indians under Pontiac, and American colonists surrounding timeframe of American Revolution. Sketches of famous Indian Pontiac with French officers and with British soldiers. Sketches of battle scenes between the Indians and British troops. Diagram shows the borderline between United States and Canada with the five great lakes which are occupied by Native American Indian Territory. Sketches of British battalions battling native indians led by Pontiac. Sketches of occupation of various former French-Canadian cities under leadership of British General James Murray.
Struggle for control of the fur trade in French-Canada during rule by Governor James Murray
Struggle for borders and territory between Canada and United States. Sketches of French-Canadian traders and merchants exchanging goods at Montreal, Canada. Picture of Governor James Murray. British merchants seeking control over the fur trade, but rejected by Governor Murray. Establishment of government in Quebec. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.
Sketches of American colonists battling British forces at Quebec and Montreal
Struggle for independence of America, and border between Canada and United States. Sam Adams and early colonists of the Continental Congress seek to bring Canadians into their efforts against British rule. Sketches of British ships in nearby harbors monitoring the colonists. Picture of a snake with 'Die' and 'Join' written under it. Richard Montgomery leads group to take Canada by force, heading up Lake Champlain toward Canada with 4000 men. Attack led by Benedict Arnold toward fortress of Quebec. Map shows the boundaries between Quebec and New England. Governor Sir Guy Carlton abandoning Montreal to Montgomery. Path of Montgomery and Benedict Arnold together to try to seize Quebec. Depiction of Montgomery killed in the attack, and loss by the American colonists at Quebec. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.
Sketches regarding control of Canadian territory after the American revolution
Struggle for border between Canada and America following victories over the British and surrender of Cornwallis. Sketch of Dutch, Spaniards, America wanting independent territories. Portraits of various involved political leaders working to settle borders. Peace talks with John Jay, John Adams, and Ben Franklin. Americans seeking a United States that included all of Canada. Map shows the territory occupied by the Americans and Canadians. Boundary discussions during peace talks. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.
Sketches of American colonists fighting British in 1775 and urging Canadians to join their rebellion
Struggle for borders and territory between Canada and United States. Map depicting land changes due to the Quebec Act. Continental Congress meeting and their invitation to the Canadians to join them in protesting Britain. Colonists hatred of Lord North. Merchants in Montreal review their options to maintain fur trade and keep their market with Britain. "The shot heard round the world" as American soldiers win early battles, and again at Bunker Hill over the British. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.
Sketches of Canadian border discussions following the American revolution
Struggle for border between Canada and United States. British troops sailing home after peace negotiations concluding the American victory over Britain. Various cartoons of the time mocking the British loss in America. Painting of the peace conference delegates, absent the British delegates who did not show up for the sitting. Conclusion of part of film "Struggle for a Border" with commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.