Grade 9 French Regime

Question 1

What allowed the french to go out and explore the New World?

Answer 1

New technologies such as the invention of new ships and the compass.

Question 2

Why did the King send Jacques Cartier to explore?

Answer 2

1. To find a route to Asia
2. To find gold and riches
3. To claim land for the King

Question 3

What were the geographic differences between France and New France?

Answer 3

N.F. was extremely cold in the winters. The French were not used to this climate and would have to learn to adapt to it or die.

Question 4

What is the river that runs through Quebec and creates a natural geographic route?

Answer 4

The St-Lawrence River.

Question 5

How were the French Influenced by the natives?

Answer 5

They were taught how to survive the winters, they learn about new food and tobacco, and they incorporate new transportation methods such as canoes and snow-shoes.

Question 6

What is a colony?

Answer 6

A colony is a territory that is conquered by another country and is used to increase the wealth of the mother country.

Question 7

What is mercantilism?

Answer 7

It is an economic theory that bases a country’s wealth on the accumulation of gold and silver.

Question 8

How did mercantilism have a negative impact on the colony of New France?

Answer 8

The French were too focused on making money and accumulating natural resources to enrich the mother country’s wealth. They did not focus on creating a proper colony with a diversified economy or increasing the population/

Question 9

When did Cartier claim the land of Quebec for the King of France?

Answer 9

In 1534

Question 10

When was the first permanent settlement established in Quebec?

Answer 10

In 1608 Qc. City, by Samuel de Champlain.

Question 11

Who was the the founder of Ville-Marie and when was it settled?

Answer 11

Paul Chomedey de Maisoneuve in 1642.

Question 12

To what end was the settlement of Ville-Marie founded?

Answer 12

To convert the natives to Christianity.

Question 13

What was the main economic activity under the French Regime?

Answer 13

The fur trade.

Question 14

Jacques Cartier had not found gold or precious metals in New France. What did he find that was of value and could be sold in exchange for gold and silver in Europe?

Answer 14

Fur.

Question 15

Who was in charge of colonizing New France between 1627-1663?

Answer 15

The company of 100 Associates

Question 16

Who was in charge of colonizing New France and running the colony after 1663?

Answer 16

The Royal Government

Question 17

Name the various roles of the Church.

Answer 17

They converted natives and took care of religious issues
They took care of the sick and ran hospitals
They ran schools

Question 18

Who formed the largest social group in N.F.?

Answer 18

The third estate, commoners, peasants, farmers.

Question 19

Describe triangular trade.

Answer 19

The colonies of France would supply France (the mother country) with raw materials, the mother country would turn raw materials into products and then in turn sell those products to their other colonies.

Question 20

What was the Company of 100 Associates supposed to do in exchange for a monopoly on the fur trade?

Answer 20

They were responsible to populate the land of Qc. (bring in people from France to live here)

Question 21

What was the role of the parish priest?

Answer 21

To keep track of the births, deaths, and marriage certificates, to deliver any new to the people, and to preach.

Question 22

Who else coveted the land North of and including Qc?

Answer 22

The British

Question 23

Why did the French lose the 7 years war?

Answer 23

They had too large a territory, they had too small a population, and they were too dependent on France to supply them with soldiers and weapons.

Question 24

In your opinion was Jacques Cartier successful in his mission?

Answer 24

No: he did not find gold or a route to Asia.

OR

Yes: He claimed land for the king of France.

Question 25

How lifestyle of the Natives and the French differ?

Answer 25

They Natives believed in raising their children through experience. Europeans raised their children and taught them through punishment.
The natives had a profound respect for the land.
The French abused the natural resources and saw the land as a means to enrich the mother country.
The Natives had an animistic religion.
The French were Roman Catholics

Question 26

Why was it so difficult to encourage people to come live in New France?

Answer 26

It was cold, dangerous due to attacks from Iroquois, and Qc. was very isolated.

Question 27

What were Jean Talon’s 3 main objectives as the first intendant of New France?

Answer 27

1. Increase the population
2. Diversify the economy
3. Improve agriculture

Question 28

How did the french divide their land in New France?

Answer 28

According to the seigneurial system.

Question 29

Describe the land division system in New France.

Answer 29

They were long narrow strips of land, rectangular, located along the St-Lawrence. The seigneur owned the land and divided it among the censitaires (tenants).

Question 30

What was the name of the economic theory adhered to by the French?

Answer 30

Mercantilism