Why Fight Here?

Why Fight Here?. . , Waterways like the Hudson River were highways through a wilderness. They were the best routes for armies to move heavy baggage, supplies, artillery, food, animals, and people., Indigenous peoples had used this river for trade and warfare long before the English, Dutch, or French came here. When Europeans fought for land and resources, usable waterways like the Hudson were always on their minds., The English ended Dutch rule in New York by 1674. Great Britain's struggle with France for domination of North America lasted decades. The British emerged victorious by 1763., [Main Illustration:] , A View of the Taking of Quebec, September 13th, 1759, printed for John and Carington Bowles, 1760. McCord Museum., The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was the last of four wars fought between Britain and France in North America. British and Colonial troop had used this river to strike at French possessions to the north., [Small Illustration:] , The Trading House (Fort Van Nassoueen) by Len Tantillo, 1995, Mohicans lived in the Hudson Valley before the Dutch or English. The Dutch had traded with both Mohicans and Mohawks. War between these rivals broke out in 1624. The Mohawks compelled the Mohicans to leave their lands west of the river.