Ch.3: Early European Colonies Flashcards

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What’s a colony?

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A region claimed and governed by another country.

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What did the British want?

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The British wanted land so they could farm and sell crops.

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What did the French want?

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The French wanted resources such as beaver fur so they could sell beaver hats.

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How did the British treat the First Nations?

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The British thought the First Nations were obstacles because they were in their way of getting land.

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How did the French treat the First Nations?

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The French had a positive relationship with the First Nations because they needed them as trade partners.

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What kind of decease affected the First Nations?

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Small pox killed off many First Nations.

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What religion affected the First Nations?

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Many First Nations were forced to convert to Catholicism or else they could not trade.

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What kind of war affected the First Nations?

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Many First Nations died because of war since they allied with the European Nations.

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What were the Habitants?

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They were farmers and worked for the seigneurs.

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What were the Seigneurs?

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They were land owners who employed Habitants to work on their land.

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What were the Sovereign Council?

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Made up of the Governor, Intendant and Bishop. They were in charge of defense, law and order, and meeting basic needs of colonists.

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What were the Catholic Church?

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They set up Churches, Hospitals and orphanages. They also provided Spiritual guidance.

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What were the Merchants?

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They were made up of bakers, shoemakers, blacksmiths and masons.

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Who were the Coureurs de Bois and what did they do?

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They were runners of the wood who were illegal fur traders. They sold furs to both French and British colonies.

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What did European countries aim to achieve through colonies?

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They hoped to gain more riches and power through their colonies.

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What is Mercantilism?

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When you take resources from a colony to make money for your country. Ex: Beaver fur for hats.

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What is Monopoly? Why did Europe’s Ruler’s/Merchant’s set up monopolies?

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When there is complete control over a certain resource or land. They set up monopolies in order to gain more power.

18
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The King gave permission to Merchants through a contract or a …

A

Charter!!!

19
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What’s Coexistence? Which European colony lived in coexistence with the First Nations? Which did not?

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Coexistence is living together peacefully. New France lived in coexistence with the First Nations. The 13 Colonies did not.

20
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The French Colony was called…

A

New France!!!

21
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The 2 major British Colonies were called…

A

Rupert’s Land and The 13 Colonies!!!