French Colonial Period
Who was the first person to claim land in Quebec.
Jacques Cartier
Cartier was the first French explorer to claim land in what is now Québec, making three voyages to the region and establishing the first French presence in North America.
Who was the person that officially founded Quebec
Samuel de Champlain
He founded Québec City as a permanent French settlement on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, marking the beginning of New France.
What was their initial religion
Catholic
The Catholic Church, particularly the Jesuits, Ursulines, and Recollects, played a pivotal role in the religious, educational, and social development of New France.
What are The Three Sisters
The Three sister is a type of agriculture crops which include corn (maize), squash, and beans.
What Trade were the French and indigenous people known for Quebec’s economy
The Fur Trade: Québec's economy during the French colonial period was largely based on the fur trade, with the French engaging heavily with Indigenous groups.
What group of people did the king forcefully send to New France
Women and children
Most Women and Children(mostly orphans sometimes) would be put on ships and taken to New France
What famous method that the Indigenous showed the French to use in order to gather food
Fish and Game
The French settlers quickly adapted to Indigenous practices, relying heavily on local fish (such as salmon and sturgeon) and game, including deer, moose, and beaver.
What was their adaptive foods
Stews and Soups
Early French settlers adapted their food to available local ingredients. They frequently prepared stews
Did New France Have a King have the same Government as France
No
The French established a system of government in New France where the King of France appointed a Governor and an Intendant, with the Intendant overseeing administrative and economic affairs.
After Teaching the French a way to gather food with their practices, what basic food did the French introduce to the Indigenous
Bread
The French colonists introduced wheat farming, but bread made from wheat was scarce in the early days. Settlers often ate Indian corn bread or porridge made from cornmeal and barley.
How come Cartier didnt officially form New France
Due to Low Resources and his Objective
Cartier didn't go to the New World to confirm a settlement, but to find a certain somethingWhat infamous tribe had problems with the French
The Iroquois Confederacy.
With the founding of Quebec in 1608, the French formed alliances with certain tribes. These alliances led to conflicts with their Indigenous rivals, such as the Iroquois Confederacy.
How did the Seven Year War end
The Treaty of France
The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ended the Seven Years' War and led to the cession of New France to France
Was the Seven Year War really Seven Years
No
Despite its name, the Seven Years' War lasted for nearly nine years, from 1756 to 1763.
What was Jacques Cartier's initial objective
Finding the Northwest Passage
Cartier’s early expeditions were partly motivated by the hope of finding a route to Asia through North America, known as the Northwest Passage.
Who started the Beaver War
The Iroquois Confederacy,
Armed by the Dutch and later the English, they sought to dominate the fur trade and attacked French-allied tribes, creating significant challenges for French settlers and traders.
What 2 countries helped the The Iroquois Confederacy with the Beaver War
They were armed by armed by the Dutch and later the English
Even after the Beaver War, what still caused The Native Still have Problems with the French
The Fur Trade
While the French focused on trade rather than large-scale colonization, competition for territory and resources eventually led to disputes with Native nations.