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I made a thread about this before but it didn't go anywhere, but I feel this is a fascinating topic. So in this timeline, England takes Quebec in the early 1600s. What would be the effects?

1. The Natives are not able to take sides. Their only choice is England. Does this means a lot less guns and other western goods for them, and probably a lot less friendly contact with whites?

2. No French explorers means no French place names (Detroit, Illinois, St. Louis, etc. etc.) Would the English have been nearly as effective at exploring the Mississippi basin?

3. How does the St. Lawrence river benefit the English? Maybe more ports on the Great Lakes, though Niagara Falls is still a formidable barrier.

4. Do the English try to control the much freer American settlers? If so, does this lead to friction earlier on?

5. What are the Americans' relationship with Catholics without the French in this scenario? Better or worse?
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