Crisis!
Daily Life 1
Daily Life 2
Mystery
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Starting a new place to live is hard. What are 3 problems might settlers have faced in the New World?
Not enough food, shelter, or supplies. Winters are cold and there could be conflict with nearby groups. They would need to learn how to live in a new land.
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What is a habitant?
An early French settler in Canada. They are almost all farmers.
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What does being "self-sufficient" mean?
When an individual or group can take care of all their basic needs without any outside help.
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Who was Jean Talon?
The first Intendant of New France. He was sent by the King to help fix the problems in the colony.
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What problems could happen if there aren't enough families in a colony?
The colony can't grow. There aren't enough children being born to build the population.
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What are some difference between food in New France and food today?
New transportation technology means we can enjoy food and fruits from around the world all year long.
The main food in New France was bread. They also raised farm animals and ate local animals and plants.
200
What did social life in New France look like? Give 3 examples
- Every week many settlers would chat after meeting at church
- Wedding, births and baptisms were celebrated at church
- Racing horse-drawn carriages or sleds
- Simple games like dice or cards
- Celebrations with music, dance, and food
200
What is a monopoly?
When one business controls an entire market/product
300
Name two ways Jean Talon solved the population crisis in New France?
1. Arranged the Filles du Rois to come
2. Gave rewards to people who formed large families
3. Gave penalties to unmarried men
300
True or False: Most members of a habitant family had their own bedrooms in a house
False. Most families slept in the same room with curtains around the bed for privacy.
300
What is a seigneur?
A landowner in New France
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What is a slater?
Someone who makes roofs using slate shingles
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How did Jean Talon solve the economic crisis in New France?
He introduced new industries
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What are 3 activities/chores a habitant family might do everyday? (Excluding eating and sleeping)
Feed animals, bring water to start a fire, cook meals, work in fields, gather firewood, pray
400
What is a census and why is it important?
A census is a count of a population. It records the age, gender, and occupation of citizens.
A census helps leaders plan better. They know how many people are there, what jobs they do, and what the colony needs most.
400
What is a cajeux?
A large raft
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How did Jean Talon resolve the safety crisis in New France?
1. Established year-round settlements
2. Brought in soldier to help defend the colony
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What did people in New France use as transportation? Name 2 examples
Ships, canoes, sleds, horses
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Why were seigneuries long thin strips of land?
The French tried to give every seigneur access to the waterfront
500
What was the name of Gilgamesh's friend?
Enkidu