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a region claimed and governed by a country from another part of the world
what is a colony?
How did French and British imperialism different
British colonists wanted land for farms. French colonists wanted resources, such as furs.
The HBC owned and operated this colony/area until they sold it to Canada in 1870.
What is Rupert's Land
Runner of the Woods
Who are the coureurs de bois
the area we call New France today
What is Quebec
two or more peoples of diverse cultures living together peacefully
coexistence
These colonists saw First Nations peoples as obstacles
What are British Colonists?
this person represented the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church played an important role in the colony, as it did in New France.
What is Bishop of Quebec?
women and girls who received a dowry from the King and were sent to New France
Who are the filles des roi
The three colonies/areas we learned about in this chapter
What are Rupert's Land, 13 colonies and New France
The complete control of a resource by a single company
What is Monopoly?
This French colony claimed the most land in Canada
What is New France?
the chief administrator of the colony. He worked to keep the colony in good order and to make it less dependent on France for meeting its basic needs. He also kept his eye out for new ways to exploit the colony for the benefit of France.
What is a intendant?
A Catholic religious order that set up missions in New France and beyond
Who are the Jesuits and nuns?
What was the first well-established company in North America?
What is The Hudsons Bay
a regulated economic system that made a country rich from its colonies
what is mercantilism?
This conflict resulted from feuds between First Nations groups over territory to hunt and trap pelts. Eventually the British and French got involved.
What are the beaver wars?
The major impacts European colonialism had on First Nations communities
Loss of land, epidemics, disease, new technology, loss of culture and language
French for "traveller." Skilled paddlers who legally traded with First Nations along the Great Lakes and beyond.
Who are voyageurs?
Large plots of land in New France that were farmed by habitants. Typically resembled a manor that you would see in Europe at the time.
What are seigneuries?
the infection of a large population by a disease
what is an epidemic?
How many colonies did Britain have?
Britain had 13 colonies
represented the king, controlled the military, and looked after the colony's defence. He also dealt with “external relations, ” such as trade with First Nations.
What is a governor?
People who inhabit the land. Lived and farmed on seigneuries along the St. Lawrence River in New France.
Who are habitants?
This fashion trend in Europe kickstarted the Fur Trade
What are felt hats?