Chapter 2 Economy Pg 165-173 Flashcards

1
Q

What were the challenges for agriculture?

A

Weather was predictable
Insects/animals would destroy crops
Clearing land
Crop yield(total) was low

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2
Q

Who became intendant in 1732?

A

Gilles hocquart

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3
Q

What happened in 1738?

A

Shipbulding for France’s navy

Ironworkers

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4
Q

What does “forges du st-maurice” mean?

A

Playing cards were used as money

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5
Q

What is continuing in the 1700s?

A

The fur trade

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