England's Vietnam [Not Original Title]

England's Vietnam

Historical Era:

ERA 2: Colonialism and Settlement (1585–1763) ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s)

Keywords:

French and Indian War

Year Created: 1776

Historical Theme:

Colonization

Collection:

The French and Indian War in Pittsburgh, by Annie Dillard

Categories of Documents:

Description:

This reproduction of a cartoon from December 1776 depicts a meeting of Parliament during the opening months of the American Revolution. Lord North is on the left-hand side of the cartoon. A map of North America, top left, bursts into flames to the astonishment of the presiding officer.