French Colonial Period
Beginning of New France
The Forming of New France
Random Facts
100

Who was the first person to claim land in Quebec.

Jacques Cartier 

Cartier was the first French explorer to claim land in what is now Québec, making three voyages to the region and establishing the first French presence in North America.

100

Who was the person that officially founded Quebec

Samuel de Champlain 

He founded Québec City as a permanent French settlement on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, marking the beginning of New France.

100

What was their initial religion 

Catholic

The Catholic Church, particularly the Jesuits, Ursulines, and Recollects, played a pivotal role in the religious, educational, and social development of New France.

200

What are The Three Sisters 

The Three sister is a type of agriculture crops which include corn (maize), squash, and beans. 

200

What Trade were the French and indigenous people known for Quebec’s economy 

The Fur Trade: Québec's economy during the French colonial period was largely based on the fur trade, with the French engaging heavily with Indigenous groups.

200

What group of people did the king forcefully send to New France 

Women and children

Most Women and Children(mostly orphans sometimes) would be put on ships and taken to New France 

200

What famous method that the Indigenous showed the French to use in order to gather food 

Fish and Game

The French settlers quickly adapted to Indigenous practices, relying heavily on local fish (such as salmon and sturgeon) and game, including deer, moose, and beaver.

300

What was their adaptive foods 

Stews and Soups

Early French settlers adapted their food to available local ingredients. They frequently prepared stews

300

Did New France Have a King have the same Government as France 

No 

The French established a system of government in New France where the King of France appointed a Governor and an Intendant, with the Intendant overseeing administrative and economic affairs.

300

After Teaching the French a way to gather food with their practices, what basic food did the French introduce to the Indigenous 

Bread 

The French colonists introduced wheat farming, but bread made from wheat was scarce in the early days. Settlers often ate Indian corn bread or porridge made from cornmeal and barley.

400

How come Cartier didnt officially form New France 

Due to Low Resources and his Objective 

Cartier didn't go to the New World to confirm a settlement, but to find a certain something 
400

What infamous tribe had problems with the French 

The Iroquois Confederacy.

With the founding of Quebec in 1608, the French formed alliances with certain tribes. These alliances led to conflicts with their Indigenous rivals, such as the Iroquois Confederacy.  

400

How did the Seven Year War end 

The Treaty of France 

The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ended the Seven Years' War and led to the cession of New France to France 

400

Was the Seven Year War really Seven Years 

No 

Despite its name, the Seven Years' War lasted for nearly nine years, from 1756 to 1763.

500

What was Jacques Cartier's initial objective 

Finding the Northwest Passage

Cartier’s early expeditions were partly motivated by the hope of finding a route to Asia through North America, known as the Northwest Passage.

500

Who started the Beaver War

The Iroquois Confederacy, 

Armed by the Dutch and later the English, they sought to dominate the fur trade and attacked French-allied tribes, creating significant challenges for French settlers and traders.

500

What 2 countries helped the The Iroquois Confederacy with the Beaver War 

They were armed by armed by the Dutch and later the English

500

Even after the Beaver War, what still caused The Native Still have Problems with the French 

The Fur Trade 

While the French focused on trade rather than large-scale colonization, competition for territory and resources eventually led to disputes with Native nations.