 Complete the following phrase:  After the British capture of Beausejour, the plan to capture Louisbourg included cutting trade to the Fortress in order to weaken the Fortress and, in turn, weaken the French ability to supply the Mikmaq in their warfare against the British. According to Historian Stephen Patterson, more than any other single factorincluding the massive assault that eventually forced the surrender of Louisbourgthe supply problem brought an end to French power in the region. Lawrence realized he could reduce the military threat and weaken Fortress Louisbourg by 