Basic terms Flashcards
what is the definition of Mercantilism?
an economic policy in which colonies exist to serve the interest of the home country
what is the definition of imperialism?
the aggressive building of an empire
which colonies were mercantilist and imperialists?
European colonies
what is the definition of colonialism
a policy of populating and controlling other peoples land
what are examples of imperialism?
factors such as
- taxation
- land rights
-human rights
- political rights
are all factors of imperialism
why did European nations want to start colonies in North America?
mainly desires or need for markets and raw materials. Europeans were driven by the idea of imperialism and saw North america as an opportunity.
who is Samuel de Champlain?
- known as the Father of France
- founded the city of Quebec
who is Jacques Cartier?
An explorer for France. The first European to navigate the St Lawrence river.
Who is John Cabot?
An explorer and sailing for England. Claimed New Foundland for the English King.
Where did the name Canada come from?
“Kanata” means village, but it was interpreted as Canada by the European explorers.
what does palisade mean?
wall of upright logs surrounding a village
what is the definition of Matrillineal?
a society in which the lineage of children follow the maternal, or mother’s, line.
what is a Seigneurial System?
what is the definition of monopoly?
the right to carry on all business related to a certain good or service?
what a re jesuits?
- catholic missionaries trying to convert first nation peoples to Catholicism
