Governing New France
Who was the TOP DOG, BIG KAHUNA, BIG BOSS of New France?
The King of France!
True or False: There were MANY roads and lots of traffic in New France.
FALSE! There were only a few roads.
Young men who came to New France to work for 3 year contracts were called...
engagés
TRUE!
What were some of the difficult conditions in New France?
intense cold, lots of snow, mosquitos in the summer, rivers froze in the winter so they couldn't get their food goods from France.
True or False: The King would often come visit New France - he LOVED to vacation there during the winter.
FALSE! He stayed in France. He just wanted to grow his territory all over the world!
What was the main ways the colonists got around on land?
On foot! Walking along forest trails and paths.
What were the "engagés" hired to do?
Clear land, unload ships & build houses.
WHERE were furs traded around 1645?
Trading Posts!
Most of the settlers were not experienced farmers. They had to just jump in and try their best! What did they have to do before they couldn't start farming?
cut down trees, remove stumps and plough the land.
Who did the King choose to give the responsibility of running the New France colony to witch group of people?
The Company of 100 Associates!
True or False: There were lots of horses on the land when the colonists arrived.
FALSE: the French colonists eventually brought horses over from France.
Once the engagés finished their contract, they'd be offered free land. Most wouldn't take it. Why?
cold winters & frequent attacks by the Iroquois
Which group of people brought the fur pelts to trade?
Aboriginals
The colonists didn't have the best homes...describe them!
small (one room only) and NOT well insulated, which means it was cold!
What kind of people made up the Company of Associates?
businessmen, priests and noblemen (aka: rich dudes!)
Name 3 types of boats the colonists would use to travel along the river?
Bark canoes, small sailboats, rowboats.
Some women came over to New France wit their husbands. What jobs did they have?
look after the household, chores, cleared the land & farmwork.
Name 3 things that the French traded with the Aboriginals for the fur?
Wool blankets, tools, weapons.
The colonists had a varied diet! What were some food that they ate?
meat (hunting) & fish (fishing), bread, eggs, maple syrup, butter, fruits & vegetables.
The Company chose a special person to deal with justice and defending the colony AND building good friendships with the aboriginal peoples. Who was this person?
The Governor General!
Winters were not easy for transportation! The waterways would freeze, so using boats was impossible. What did the colonists use to travel on icy trails?
Taboggans, snowshoes
What animal was used to help the colonists prepare the earth for planting their crops?
What farming tool did the animal pull to make this job possible?
Oxen
A plough
Who were the Coureurs de Bois?
Men between the ages of 20-30 who went to live with the Aboriginal communities to learn their language and way of life! They LOVED adventure!
Describe what the men & women colonists wore as clothing:
women: cap, bodice & blouse, apron & long skirt
Men: shirt and long jacket, pants & long socks
Both wore leather shoes/wooden clogs, winter coats (capotes), moccasins and mittens.