Definition Competition
A territory controlled by another country.
What is a colony?
I am a famous explorer. I am best known for being the 1st French explorer to come to North America, but failed to set up a permanent colony during my stay
Who is “Jacques Cartier”
The citizens of my colonies were only allowed to practice one religion: Catholicism
What is France – New France
We are the first group of First Nations that the French Traded with in North America
Who are the “Mi’kmaq”
The two British possessions in North America
What are “The 13 Colonies” and “Rupert's Land”
Europeans were looking for an alternative to this, when they stumbled upon North America
What is the “Silk Road”
A network of colonies controlled by a single country.
What is an Empire?
I am a group of First Nations best known for no longer existing
Who are the “Beothuk”
The economy of my colony was based mainly on Fishing, Farming, and Logging
What is British – 13 Colonies
We were sent to New France in order to help populate and grow the colony for the King
Who are “The Kings Daughters” or “Filles du roi”
The first British Explorer to sail to North America
Who is “John Cabot”
The four benefits for European countries to turn to Imperialism
What are:
Economics
Religion
Competition
Curiosity
A system in which countries extend their control over nations or lands
What is “Imperialism”
I am known as the “Father of New France” and for founding the settlements of Quebec and Acadia
Who is “Samuel de Champlain”
I own a piece of land in North America that is not a colony, but is instead used for Trade. The company that owns and uses the land belongs to me
What is British – Rupert's Land
The King established this government system in New France so that it could take care of itself
What is the “Sovereign Council”
The British first became interested in North America because of the abundant supply of this resource found off the coast of Newfoundland
What is “Fish”
I am the second most important member of the Sovereign Council – In Charge of Day to Day affairs
Who is the Intendant
One of the four reasons European Empires wanted to expand and set up colonies. Has to do with resources.
What is “Economics”
DAILY DOUBLE
In English my name means “Runner of the Woods”. I am best known for trading and living with the First Nations
Who are the “Coureurs de Bois”
While my colony may not have the best place Climate, it is the best place to find Beaver Furs
What is France – New France
Relationships between the First Nations and French (mostly couruers de bois) resulted in the creation of this group of people
Who are the “Metis”
Rupert’s Land was named after Prince Rupert, the first head of this Company which owned Rupert's Land in North America
What is “The Hudson’s Bay Company”
Europeans accidentally stumbled upon me while looking for a new route to Asia
What is North America
An economic system that allowed an imperial country to become rich by selling the resources taken from its colonies
What is “Mercantilism”
I am the Kings representative in New France.
Who is the “Governor”
After more than 100 years in North America, my colony grew to a population of over 1.5 million people because of job opportunities and better weather
What is British – 13 Colonies
I am the Land Ownership System in place in New France
What is “The Seigneurial System”
People left Britain for America to have more of this type of freedom.
What is "Religious Freedom"
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