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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 were the different religions of the groups who settled in new France?
New France was the early settlement that later became Quebec. Early missionaries came to convert the "aboriginals" to Catholicism. However they were generally unsuccessful and ended up supporting the education and lives of European settlers. Jewish immigrants came until the 1800's, when they were prevented from coming to Canada for a number of years. Later, British settlements became more populous and the French were a small part of the area.
What was the main economic activity in New France?
The fur trade was the main economic activity in New France. New France lasted from 1534 to 1763.
Where is the location of the settlement that became the first capital of New France?
New France was the widespread area colonized by France in North America beginning in the 1500s. The territory of New France extended from Newfoundland to the Rocky Mountains and from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. It included the Mississippi Valley and the St. Lawrence valley. The area was divided into five territories: Canada, Acadia, Hudson Bay, Newfoundland and Louisiana.
Samuel de Champlain reached the New World in 1604 and named the first point of land they saw "First Point" in what is now Nova Scotia. This was the site of the first capital in New France.
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What terms of surrender did the British grant the population of New France after defeating it?
rough riders
Robespierre and his supporters set out to build a "republic of virtue" bye wiping out every trace of france's past
Why were most colonies developed in new France?
Most colonies were developed in New France because of fur trading and resources such as medical items.
Which river did the settlers of New France stay close to because the soil was good for farming?
St. Laurence River
Roles of a soldier in new France?
The roles of a soldier in New France were to protect the colony and keep peace. The king wanted them to work/fight for three years then settle in New France.
What are pros and cons of being a priest in new France?
you can spread the religion and make people settle in new france
What was life like for a 1600 New France farming family?
it was very hard and they had no time for doing anything but farm in the long hot summer for the up coming winter
Which statement is true regarding the government structures of New France and the English colonies?
New France was governed by the king, while some English colonies had authority to govern themselves.
St Lawrence river new France territory?
the St Lawrence River flows through Quebec and Ontario which was once called NewFrance and Upper Canada.
Why was there a strong religion theme in art in new France?
i have a social test and i need to know this aswell...
( The Answer Is A. The Darker Shade of Blue Up In The Canadian Regions.) :)
What role did the native Americans play in the building of new France?
They helped by trading with them
The Native Americans played one role in building New France. The Native Americans helped by trading with New France.
When is St Martin's Day in New France and what did they do?
St. Martin's Day was on November 11th. This was when all the settlers that rented the land in that area paid the government owner (seigneur) their rent. They gave him/her part of they poultry and grain as well as copper coins. It was normally a large feast where almost everyone brought food and shared it with one another.
What was a bishops role in making new France?
Their role was to take care of religious services for the colonists and to convert First Nations to Christianity.
