Colony
Which continent was Europe trying to create colonies in?
North America
What are the primary imperialist countries?
France, England, Spain, The Netherlands, Portual
What year did King Louis XIII create the monopoly and colonies in North America?
1600's
When Jacques Cartier first arrived to North America, how did he claim the land?
By raising a large wooden cross
In what century did European countries start colonizing North America?
15th century
What is the definition of a colony?
Land conquered by a powerful imperialist country
What is the definition of Imperialism?
A system of countries that takes power and control over other weaker nations by creating colonies in them.
What is a monopoly?
A single group has total control over a specific trade/service.
How many voyages did Jacques Cartier make? What years were they in
Three
1. 1534
2.1536
3. 1542
Which Indigenous group did Jacques Cartier meet first? What agreement did they make?
Mi'kmaq. Trade agreement
What did Louis XIII name North American?
New France
Is imperialism a good or bad? Why?
Bad, it is not fair that a country can take control just because they are stronger
Who granted the monopoly and which people was it given to? What was it for?
Granted by King Louis XIII to a group of merchants to trade furs
Who told Cartier about a land up North that was rich in resources? What were the three resources?
The Haudenosaunee
1. Fruit trees
2. Metals (gold)
3. Gems
What are the colours of the french flag in order from left to right? Are the stripes horizontal or vertical?
Blue, white, and red. Vertical
What are the names of the colonies King Louis XIII created in North America?
Quebec and Acadia
France wanted to become a colonial __________. What does that mean?
Why did Louis XIII create the trade monopoly?
During Jacques Cartier's second voyage, where did the French attempt to set up a settlement? What happened there?
What was name of the trade route that was dangerous and resulted in goods getting stolen? What were the two main resources traded on that route?
The silk road
1. Furs
2. Spices
What are two facts about a colony?
2. People living in the colonies had no control over political or economic affairs
What are the four reasons European countries wanted to create colonies in North America?
Curiosity for new trade routes
Economics: fur
Religion: Catholicism
Competition: wanted to be the most powerful country in resources and money
What did the merchants agree to do in return to King Louis XIII?
What were the names of Donnacona's sons? How did Jacques Cartier use them on his first and second voyages?
Taignoagny and Domagaya
He brought them back to France to prove his discovery to his King on his first voyage.
On his second voyage he used them to guide the French up St. Lawrence River, deeper into the continent of North America.
King Louis XIII wanted to be the strongest ruler in Europe, what two things did he need to help him do that?
1. Resources from North America (furs)
2. Strong military