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New France
New France is the area colonized by France between 1534 and 1763, covering large swathes of nowadays Canada and USA, down to Louisiana.
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What does the flag of new France mean?
It means the the Establishment of new France by Samuel de Champlain.
When was the declaration of interdependence adopted?
The U.S. Declaration of Independance was ratified on July 4th 1776. The French Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen was adopted on August 26, 1779.
What are some of the aspects of New France?
the aspects are that France is a beautufull place they have lots of tall building and lots of french fries and french toast they r all frenchies
Why isn't Jacques Cartier the father of New France?
It was because he wasn't a good leader as Samuel de Champlain. Samuel de Champlain always stood for his country and he was often called the father of new France.
What were the economic reasons behind the exploration and settlement of New France?
I don't really know but I'm guessing its because of the fur trade.
Why did the new France leaders want to control the Mississippi river?
WELL, for being so late I would like to apologies!
They wanted to control because..
They can build their own trading posts an reach new lands.
SO basically, they want to reach new lands and build their own trading posts.
Why did the 13 colonies grow faster then new France?
France still had serfdom. The English colonists were free men (at least until 1863 when George III became king). (The Dutch in New York joined the English forces in overthrowing the Dutch government so they could live under English Law.) It was far easier to sell the idea of, "Come to America. Own your own farm. Live under English Law." Than it was to sell the idea of, "Come to new France and be a serf."
Why did the French take only the Roman Catholic religion to New France?
Man so french juilliet and France
They were there before 1663, but only in small numbers. The Sixties however saw a great increase in immigration to Canada from France and with that, a great increase in the number of coureurs des bois. Their days as free agents came to an end even before 1700, because the French Government decided to regulate this trade and gave trade concessions to big trading houses. This system (the so-called 'congé'-system) put the trade in the hands of the traveling representatives of the trading houses, the voyageurs.
What were the positives of coming to new France?
one of the positives are if you come from France to New France you get 10 free acres of land.
Who sent bigger troops to the war of New France Britain or France?
France sent more soldiers than Britain while the women took over their jobs.
Why did the French lose to the British so that Canada came under control rather then French control?
The French and English fought a series of wars during the eighteenth century as these they competed for colonies, trade, and influence in North America, Europe, SW Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. The French lost control of Canada in 1760 when General de Levis surrendered his army to the English at Montreal. That surrender occured a year after the English laid siege to Quebec City in the summer of 1759.
To backup a bit, what North Americans call the French and Indian War is referred to in Europe as the Seven Years War (1756 - 1763). It is tempting to discuss HOW France lost Canada, but the question is WHY.
There are three basic explanations: 1. The colonial government of New France was outrageously corrupt. This 'mafia,' called the Grande Society, was led by the peculators Francois Bigot and Joseph Cadet. Monies sent to New France by Louis XV were stolen by these two men and their cronies. Only a modicum of what was sent ever made it to the military coalition of French Army units, Canadian militia, and sixteen nations of Native Americans commanded by the superb general Marquis le Montcalm (again it is tempting to discuss military strategy, but I won't); 2. In Europe, French King Louis XV was fighting a coalition of English, Dutch, and German armies on his border thus preventing him from sending greater numbers to defend New France. King Louis' belief that Canada wasn't that valuable a colony didn't help. Plus the above mentioned drain on his treasury that no matter what sum he sent, it didn't seem to make a difference in New France's condition (we can thank the Grande Society for that); 3. If you take reasons 1 and 2 together, you can understand that General Montcalm attempted to defend New France with one hand tied behind his back. When the English concentrated their military might against New France and sent three sizeable armies against Canada in '59. The most famous of the three was commanded by General James Wolfe. Montcalm wanted to fight these three armies one at a time and chose Wolfe's army threatening Quebec City as the greatest threat. His strategy was to defend the high ground until Wolfe became frustrated and left. At that time, the river would freeze by mid-November and any (wooden) warships trapped would have been destroyed by what the Inhabitants called Le Debacle. Wolfe's small force of about 6500 was augmented by roughly 25% of Great Britain's naval forces. Don't forget that Montcalm had approx. 15000 on the summits of the Laurentian Plateau while Wolfe had less than half at the river's edge. The siege lasted from late June until September 13 when the Battle of the Plains of Abraham occured. As an aside, both Wolfe and Montcalm were killed during the battle.
The English ships had to evacuate pronto or risk being trapped in the ice floes. They garrisoned Quebec City with a small force. The next spring, General de Levis returned from winter quarters in Montreal and laid siege to the English. The Battle of Ste. Foye was indecisive and soon afterwards the English received reinforcements and de Levis was surrounded
Comte de Louis de Buade Frontenac, was governor general of New France
He became GG in 1672 for the first time. He became GG again in 1689.
(b at St-Germain, France 22 May 1622; d at Québec City 28 Nov 1698).
Check out the Canadian Encylopedia for details on him
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0003086 Comte de Louis de Buade Frontenac, was governor general of New France
He became GG in 1672 for the first time. He became GG again in 1689.
(b at St-Germain, France 22 May 1622; d at Québec City 28 Nov 1698).
Check out the Canadian Encylopedia for details on him
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0003086
When Did Samuel De Champlain Leave For New France?
In the early 1600s the King of France decided that it was time to try to make a settlement in New France again. The king knew that it cost a lot of money to build a settlement so far from home. In order to pay for it, he offered s monopoly of trade to any merchant who was willing to bring settlers to the St.Lawrence River. The merchant could use profits from the trade to pay the expense of creating a settlement in what the French were soon calling New France.
A French noble named Pierre de Monts received the first monopoly. In 1604 he sailed for New France, taking with him a map-maker and surveyor named Samuel de Champlain. Champlain explored the coast of what is now Nova Scotia and New Brinswik, and the French built a fort at a place they called Port Royal.
Port Royal turned out to be badly placed for the fur trade, so in 1608 Champlain and the French sttlers moved to the St.Lawrence River. They settled at the spot where Jaques Cartier had visited the village of Stadacona many year earlier. But the village had dissapeared; Donnacona's people were gone. Historians still do not know for sure what happened to them.
Champlain renamed the spot Quebec, from an Aboriginal word meaning "the place where the river narrows." He built a wooden habitation, a building that was a fort, a warehouse, and a home. That first winter, 20 of the 28 settlers died from illness and cold. But Champlain and the other survivors hung on, trading for furs and growing the first crops.
Champlain lived at Quebec for 27 years. He explored up near the river into the interior of the continent, arriving at the Greeat Lakes and making friends with the Wendat people who lived ther. He convinced the Wendat to bring their furs to Quebec and fought with them against their enimies, the Haudenosaunee.
But Champlain was more than a trader. He was a colinzer. He brought families from France to build farms and villiges and establish a permanent colony. When he died in 1635, Quebec was still small and struggling, but it was a start. For this reason, Samuel de Champlain is known as the founder of New France.
YEA!
What are Jean Talon's personality traits?
He is a real human. He is dumb. He is stupid. His face is stupid. His face looks dumb. I answered your question so give me money. LOL
List the main characteristics of an absolute monarch in new France?
Absolute Power in all sector of life was key. This power allowed French monarchs to portray themselves as practically gods. Louis XIV was called the "Sun King" because of his immense power.
The Kings of France held absolute authority, but they did not govern alone. The task of running a nation was too much for one man. As a result, French monarchs would often appoint ministers to advise him and take care of the details that the King did not have time or interest for. These men were nobles and members of old, rich French families that were looked upon favorably by the crown. Ministers for War, Finances, and Trade were common.
French monarchs also had the absolute power to tax. Unlike in England, where the right to tax was restricted by an elected parliament, French monarchs could tax as they wished. However, this did not always work out well because the burdens of taxation fell mostly on the poor working class. Clergy and the aristocracy were exempt from most taxes. Additionally, French kings always spent more than they were bringing in from taxes, so an immense national debt resulted, and would eventually come to head with civil unrest during the 1780's
