Vocab
Monoply
To have complete control of a resource
Which 2 groups were fighting to control North America?
Britain and France
Govenor
was responsible for military & protection of the colony, trade alliances with the First Nations.
Who had alliances with other people
The French had most alliances with other Nations
What was New France?
New France was the old name for Canada.
Colony
A country under control of a different country.
Which group owned the Hudson's Bay Company
Britain
Seigneur
This was a large piece of land owned by someone to farm on and make food for the city.
Who had a relationship with Indigenous Peoples?
In terms of relationships with First Nations, the French generally had a better relationship compared to the British.
The first people of Canada were?
First Nations.
Mercantilism
an economic system where a country becomes rich from its colonies.
Which 2 groups were class-based societies
France and New France
Bishop
A high member of the Catholic Church
Who had the higher colony population? Britain or France?
Britain
Britain grew by 2500000 while France only grew by 65000.
Who won control of North America
Britain
A money-making system
Economy
Which group owned the North West company?
Soldiers
protection of New France. Were given land grants seigneuries as a payment for service.
The North America colonies owned by Britain were successful in what way?
The important members of society had the most?
Nobility(200) and Wealth(200)
A book stating the rights and rules of people
Charter
What were The Hudson's Bay company and The Northwest Company fighting for?
They were fighting to have more economic power by selling more resources and having more wealth.
Intendant
Chief administrator. Planned the colony’s self reliance.
What was the primary economic activity of the France?
Fur Trade
A European Fashion back then was?
Beaver Felt Hats