Employment in New France
What was the main occupation of European women in New France?
Raising children and taking care of the household.
What was the economic system of New France focused on?
The fur trade.
What was the main mode of transportation in New France?
Canoes.
What was the currency used in New France during that time?
The livre.
What was the most common occupation in New France?
Farming.
Which occupation was the most important in New France's economy?
The fur trade.
Who controlled the fur trade in New France?
The Coureurs de Bois.
What was the state of transportation in Canada during the 1700s?
Limited.
How was the livre divided?
Into 20 sous, and each sou was divided into 12 deniers.
What was the most important job when settling near the St. Lawrence River in New France?
Fishing
What percentage of the New France population were farmers?
80%.
How did wealthy merchants control access to agriculture and fishing in New France?
By owning land and waterways and charging high rents or fees.
Why was the St. Lawrence River important for transportation in New France?
It was a major waterway that connected settlements and provided access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Why was there a shortage of coins in New France?
It is unclear, but it may have been due to the costs of shipping coins from France to New France.
What were the skills required for fishing in New France?
Knowledge of fishing techniques, the ability to navigate and operate boats, and the ability to preserve and store fish for transport.
What were some other occupations besides farming and fur trading in New France?
Blacksmithing, carpentry, baking, shoemaking, and tailoring.
What impact did the economic system of New France have on the colony's class structure?
It created a rigid class structure with wealthy elites controlling most of the colony's resources and opportunities.
What was the purpose of roads in New France?
To connect settlements and make transportation easier.
What did colonists often use as a form of currency in the fur trade with Indigenous peoples?
Beaver pelts.
True or False: The most important industry in New France was agriculture.
False. The most important industry in New France was the fur trade.
Which jobs in New France were exclusive to men?
Coureurs de Bois, Seigneurs, and priests.
What was used as a form of currency in New France due to a shortage of coins?
Beaver pelts.
What other modes of transportation were used in New France besides canoes?
Horses and snowshoes.
Which job in New France was often paid with beaver pelts?
Merchants.
What skills were required for the fur trade in New France?
The ability to navigate and survive in the wilderness, knowledge of Indigenous languages and cultures, and the ability to negotiate and trade effectively.