Grade 9 New France Test 1 2015 Flashcards
Describe the role of the coureurs des bois in the fur trade
they would meet up with the natives and exchange good for furs. Then the coureurs went to sell the furs at the trading posts.
Why did the company fail at their promise to settle the land of New France.
they were too focussed on making money and did not make settlement (bringing in people) a priority. Also, people did not want to come here because there were many wars with the Iroquois and it was cold.
What is mercantilism
It is the economic theory ( a theory about money) that states the more gold and silver you have the more powerful your country is.
What is a monopoly?
full control of a particular industry or sector
What was the deal between the King of France and the Company of 100 Associates?
The company agreed to pay for all the costs associated with settlement and in return the King allowed them to have a monopoly of the Fur trade in New FRance
Who were the allies of the French in North America?
The Algonquian
What purpose did the aboriginal allies serve?
they provided military defence to the French and traded furs with them.
What what the purpose of Tadousak
it was established as a fur trading post
When was the first permanent settlement?
1608
Where was the first permanent settlement?
In Quebec CIty
Who founded Trois-Rivieres and why?
Sieur de Laviolette in 1637 to promote the fur trade
Why did different religious orders such as the Recollets come to New France?
They came to convert the natives to Christianity
What was the purpose of missionaries in New France?
To convert the natives to Christianity
Describe the link between mercantilism and the fur trade.
Due to mercantilist policies the King wanted to make money off of his colonies. Fur was a valuable resource that could be turned into finished products and sold in Europe.
Why did the company of 100 associates fail at colonization?
There were wars between France and England making it costly to bring settlers over. In addition they were focussing too much on making money.
