Pertaining to France. In AP US History context, this usually refers to France's role in North America including its colonial presence and involvement in various wars.
Imagine France as a rival sibling competing with Britain (another sibling) for attention (territory) from their parents (global power).
French Indian War: A major war between New France and New England that resulted in victory for Great Britain; part of a larger global conflict known as Seven Years' War.
Louisiana Purchase: The acquisition by U.S. from France in 1803 which nearly doubled its size; one of President Thomas Jefferson’s significant achievements.
Franco-American Alliance (1778): An alliance formed during American Revolution where France provided military assistance against British forces.
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