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The "Kings Daughters" were sent by the King of France (King Louis XIV) to help populate the area since the ratio of men to women was disproportionate. There were the roughly 1,000 of these orphaned single, women. They were Catholic, and typically spent two weeks with the nuns or missionaries before being married. Incentives were given for having children at a young age.
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What did the kings daughters get form the king by going to new France?
the D
What role did religion play in the early history of new France?
The main religion of New France was Catholicism.
How many of the kings daughters went to New France?
In total, 770 young women known as the "King's Daughters" (filles du roi) were sent to New France (now Canada) between 1663 and 1673. These women were encouraged to immigrate to help populate the colony and marry the settlers. The initiative was part of a broader effort by King Louis XIV to establish a stable and prosperous French presence in North America.
Why did people follow Roman Catholicism in New France?
The French thought that if people didn't believe in God that they would go to hell...but instead of helping, the French gave the Aboriginals presents.
What are pros and cons of being a priest in new France?
you can spread the religion and make people settle in new france
Where are most castles built?
in france because there where loads of kings a new king a new castle
Where was Marie Hebert born and why did she come to New France?
She was born 1756 and came to New France with her husband Louis Hebert with their three daughters- Only one was born in New France- Scipion-Virginie Hebert.
Did religion appear to have been important in the life of new France?
Yes! Religion was very important.
What religion did France bring to Canada?
Most of the French settlers in New France were Roman Catholics. The French Protestants (the Huguenots) were barred from emigrating to New France.
What was the main religion that the French brought to New France?
Catholicism
Why did the nuns come to new France?
The Ursuline nuns came to New France so they could spread the Catholic religion to the First Nations.
What were the kings daughter role in new France?
They were sent to New France in order to populate the colonie seeing the the women to men ratio was not equal, the colonie needed more women.
