French Regime- Population Flashcards
How long did the colony of New France last?
1534-1763
Who was originally in charge of populating the colony of New France?
The fur trading companies
Did the fur trade companies encourage population growth?
No they just encouraged men to come for the fur trade
What jobs were available to men in the fur trade?
Coureurs de bois, voyageurs and fur trade merchants
What was the effect of the fur trade on the territory of New France?
The search for furs expanded it and the French now had forts, trading posts and missions on land occupied by the aboriginal people.
From when to when did the Royal Government last?
1663-1760
Why was the King not happy with the fur trading companies?
They didn’t properly populate the colony
What did the King do as a result of the failure of the fur trading companies?
- Cancelled the monopoly which the company had on the fur trade
- The french government took more direct involvement in the growth of the economy
Who was the first intendant?
Jean Talon
What was Jean Talons job?
Increase New France’s population
Who did Jean Talon bring from France to populate the colony?
Filles du roi, soldiers, farmers, engagés
What did he do to increase natural growth?
Gave baby bonuses, fines to unmarried people and unmarried men could not get involved in the fur trade
What is the seigneurial system?
Orderly method of settlement, rectangular lots perpendicular to the river
What was the importance of missionaries?
They converted and civilized the Natives
Who is the mother country? And the colony?
France and New France
