The Perils and Possibilities of Wartime Neutrality on the Edges of Empire: Iroquois and Acadians between the French and British in North America, 1744–1760

The Iroquois Confederacy and the Acadians, as residents of two distinct Anglo-French borderlands regions, both pursued neutral status during an era that witnessed increasing competition between the British and French empires that forced the vast majority of the region's peoples to align themsel...

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Published in:Diplomatic history 2007-04, Vol.31 (2), p.167-206
Main Authors: PARMENTER, JON, ROBISON, MARK POWER
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acadians
American history
American Indians
Canadian history
Colonial history
Colonies
Conceptualization
Confederation
Diplomacy
Diplomatic history
Empires
Forts
Governors
Imperialism
Iroquois
Military diplomacy
Military policy
Neutralism
Neutrality
North America
Oaths
Political attitudes
Treaties
War
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Summary:The Iroquois Confederacy and the Acadians, as residents of two distinct Anglo-French borderlands regions, both pursued neutral status during an era that witnessed increasing competition between the British and French empires that forced the vast majority of the region's peoples to align themselves with one side or the other. The relative capacity of these two groups to maintain internal cohesion, influence the course of events, and determine their own fates provides fresh perspectives on neutrality as a diplomatic and military policy.
ISSN:0145-2096
1467-7709
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-7709.2007.00611.x