28- New France In The 18th Century Flashcards
1
Q
What was the population like?
A
24,000
85% of the people lived in rural settings mostly practicing agriculture
2
Q
What was the social structure like?
A
Nobility- wealthy (didn’t pay taxes)
Clergy- wealthy (didn’t pay taxes)
Third estate- had few privileges
3
Q
Who were the slaves?
A
Mostly indigenous people
They had no rights and no property
Had no legal protection
