Part 4 - A
What percentage of New France's population lived in rural areas?
85%
Most enslaved people in New France were of what background?
Indigenous
what does "urban" mean?
cities
Who did the British deport from their homes, starting in 1755?
The Acadians
What was the name of Britain's colonies that acted as the "rival" of New France?
the 13 Colonies
What was the name of the war which resulted in New France falling to Britain?
The War of the Conquest
What was the highest-ranking class in New France's social pyramid?
nobility
How long was slavery legal for in New France?
around 200 years
Which social class did most of New France's population belong to?
The Third Estate
In Europe, what did Britain and France fight about, leading to conflict and war?
expanding their power and/or territory
Name 1 place that the Acadians were deported to.
New Orleans, France, and/or other British colonies
In North America, how was New France at a natural disadvantege due to geography and population?
They had a large territory to defend, but a relatively small population to do so (or any equivalent answer)
What crime was Marie-Joseph Angelique accused of?
arson
In the 1700s, where were most of New France's fishing posts located?
Gaspesie
Who was New France's intendant after Jean Talon?
Gilles Hocquart
What was the total population of Acadians, and how many of them were deported by the British?
a population of 13 000, of which 10 000 were deported
When Britain gained control of Acadia, what did they re-name it to?
Nova Scotia
Which mother country provided her colonycolonies with more resources? Provide 2 examples.
Britain - sent more soldiers, warships, had a bigger military budget, etc (any 2 answers or equivalent)
What were the 2 new industries that the intendant tried to encourage in New France in the 1700s?
shipbuilding and iron ore industries
What new trade system did France develop between her colonies?
Triangular Trade
What term is used for the Canadiens acting on their own and "following their own rules"?
an independant spirit
What were the populations of New France and the 13 Colonies in the mid-18th century?
New France = 15 000
13 Colonies = 250 000
How long did the Battle of the Plains of Abraham last?
around 30 minutes
How did the British soldiers "sneak into" Quebec City in 1759?
They climbed the cliff at night, and one of them spoke perfect French as a way of impersonating a French soldier (or any equivalent answer)
What are 3 raw materials/natural resources that the Antilles traded with New France?
sugar, rum, molasses
Although fur remained the #1 main industry of New France, what were some the other, minor industries that existed? Name 2 other ones.
fishing (9% of exports) and agriculture (18% of exports)
Name 3 ways that the Canadiens adapted to the new climate and environment of New France.
Any combination of 3 of these ideas or equivalent:
snowshoes, canoes, fur trim, hooded jackets, extra leather on boots
What was the name of the commander who tried to re-capture Quebec City for France, and during which battle?
Chevalier de Levis during the Battle of Ste Foy
What were the names of the French and British generals during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham? What happened to each of them during this battle?
Montcalm = French general
Wolfe = British general
*both died
Which treaty forced France to give up some of their territory in New France too Britain, and in which year?
the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht