Why French wanted to Settle in Canada?
What did French rulers want to gain by claiming the land?
Power and wealth
Samuel de Champlain sailed to North America. What was the name of the area where his first settlement took place and what were they called?
Place: Acadia
People: Acadians
Who is Marguerite Bourgeoys?
She opened schools for First Nation children and was the first female saint. She taugh children about religion, reading and writing.
Rural society
Why did the French king pay for French young women to move to New France?
They could marry fur traders and farmers and help to grow the population. These women were called filles du roi.
What did French rulers want to do?
Spread christianity around the world
Why did Champlains people leave Isle de Sainte Croix?
It was bad location because it had bad winds from the ocean and it was not good for farming.
What is the seigneurial system?
Its a way to divide the land into lots so they can build roads, a church and schools.
Why did the French attend weekly mass?
It was an opportunity to socialize.
In 1611 many missionaries moved to New France. Why did they come?
To provide spiritual support teaching First Nations about the Catholic faith and help establish hospitals and schools.
Why did many French people come to Canada?
They wanted to have a better life for themselves.
Cleared the land and planted wheat, barely and vegetables.
What were the nobles called?
Seigneurs
What are some responsibilities men had living in New France?
They cleared the land of tress and rocks and prepared the soil for planting.
Who were the Ursuline nuns?
They were nuns who educated first nation girls and taught them how to read, write, homemaking skills and religion.
What was the new land called that the French claimed?
New France
French settlers developed good relationships with the Mi'kmaq and traded furs to help them survive the cold winters. Trading of furs was not making money for France so, what happened?
King Henry took back control of the land and the English burned it to the ground.
Where were the earliest seigneurs located?
Near the St. Lawrence River
What are some women responsibilities in New France?
They cared for the home and athe children.
What happened over time because First Nations were learning about Catholiv Faith?
What are missionaries?
They are people who teach their faith to others.
A long between French and English took place. What was the agreement that stopped the fighting called?
Treaty of Utrecht
The people who farmed the land for the nobles were called...... and they paid taxes by ........
habitants , giving grain and fish to their seigneur
What responsibilities did children have in New France?
They collected firewood, pulled weeds from the gardern and gathered berries from the forest.
Why did the Sainte-Marie among the Hurons get burned down?
There were many attacks from Haudensaunee and tension with Wendat because they were fearful the French were bringing diseases and killing First Nations. So, the Jesuit priest burned it down.