new france Flashcards
When was the Royal government put into place by the king of France?
1663
Who has the most power in New France?
The governor
Who controls all internal matters according to the Royal government?
The intendant
Who is responsible for diplomatic relations in New France?
The governor
Who petitioned the king of France to ban the sell of alcohol to the Amerindian?
The Catholic Church Missionaries Bishop Jésuites
What power did the inhabitants have in the government?
No power. It wasn’t a democracy.
Who participated in the sovereign council?
Intendant, governor and the bishop
What did the French learn from the Amerindians?
Clothes made out of fur, canoe, toboggan, snowshoes, medicinal plants, survival during the winter, new Amerindian words, cure for scurvy, the geography of the territory.
Define absolute power.
When the king had all the power.
Define gallicanism.
When the king has power and influence over the church. The king decides everything.
What did the Church do in New France?
Took care of spiritual matters Health care Took care of the poor Convert the Amerindians
What was the main economic activity of New France?
The fur trade
What was the first resource exploited in New France?
The fishing trade
Why did the king of France decide to take control of his colony?
The One hundred associate company did not fulfill its obligations.
Why did the fur trading companies did not fulfill their obligations?
They didn’t want to spend money by bringing settlers to the colony. They just wanted to make as much profit as possible.
Who had the most influence over the population?
The Catholic Church
How did the clergy impose its authority and morality in New France?
People had to fast and spend most of their time praying. As well as confess their sins to the priest.
Why did the Catholic Church want to convert the Amerindians?
They wanted them to convert, because according to the Catholic Church the Amerindians did not have a religion.
How were houses built during the French régime?
Roofs were slanted to allow for snow removal. Most houses had two fire places, one at each end of the house, to keep the house warm.
How were traditions passed on in New France?
Orally or by using songs because the majority of the population was illeterate.
Define absolutism.
It is a political ideology in which the ruler of the country has absolute power. He is God’s representative on earth.
What means of transportation did the Canadiens adopt from the Amerindians?
Canoe Snowshoes Toboggan
Why did the Canadiens not identify themselves as being French?
-They lived far from the mother-country. -They were influenced by the Amerindians -They were most disobedient
For what reason did the king of France take back control of his colony?
Because the fur trading Companies did not fulfill their obligations to colonize and govern the colony.
What political system was put into place after 1663 in New France?
The Royal government
Identify the following person. He is responsible for overseeing the defence of the colony and the relations between the Amerindians?
The governor
According to the royal government, who is responsible for managing the budget, the economy and agriculture?
The intendant
Who is part of the sovereign council?
The sovereign council is comprised of the governor, the intendant and the bishop.
What is the main function of the sovereign council?
It is a court of law and has certain legislative powers.
What are the main methods that the state uses to control the population?
-The army -Public punishments -Shows of power
As of 1627, who was allowed to settle in New France?
The Catholics, no other religion was allowed in New France
What cultural aspects did the French adopt from the Amerindians?
-The technique of ambushing -Canoes -Toboggan -Snowshoes -Tobacco
In the 17th century, which Amerindian group had an alliance with the French?
The Hurons
To be able to partake in the fur trade, the governor and intendant granted what?
Licenses
What was the main economic activity of New France?
The fur trade
What caused the rivalry between France and Great Britain in North America?
The control of the fur trade (or fur trade territories) and for the control of the fishing territories.
Why does the fur trade discourage the settlement of the colony?
Because men were only needed. Very few women will settle in the colony.
After discovering New France, what economic activity was practiced by the Europeans?
Cod fishing (fishing)