quebec history 4016 Flashcards
what are the main characters of the Iroquois?
they are sedentary, matrarchy and agriculture.
what does sedentary means?
it means they remained in the same place for some time. they lived in the same village for 8 to 10 years until the surrounding fields became infertile.
what does matriarchy means?
it means women were heads of families. childrens belonged to the clan of their mother.
how did the Iroquois divide labour (the work) what were the main tasks of the men? the women?
the men hunted in the forest and fished in the lakes and rivers. the women grew cons, beans, pumpkins and squash on fields near the village. in summer they also gathered berries and seeds.
when did Jacque Cartier was sent to France and what was his missions?
J.C was sent to France in 1534 and he had 3 purposes:
1,find a route to China.
2,bring back gold and othe riches.
3,claim land for the king of France.
what J.C succeed in doing?
he claimed the land in the name of the king of France. and he made a map of the St. Lawrence river.
what were the consequences of the fur Trade on the amerindians of Nord America?
the Indians became more and more dependent on European goods such as wool clothes, iron pots, and guns. the Indian tribes also became more disorganized as they abandoned their traditional way of life.
in 1663, king Louis XIV established Royal Government in New France. what were the responsibilities of the intendant?
the intendant was responsible for the budget of New France: he collected taxes and controlled how money was spent. the intendant was also responsible for granting seigneuries, bulding roads, organizing trade, as well as supervising the justice system.
in 1663, King Louis XIV established Royal Government in New France. what were the responsibilities of the governor?
the governor was the king’s representative in New France. he commanded the military and was responsible for defending the colony. the governor was also responsible for diplomatic relations with the Indian nations and the English colonies.
what did Jean Talon do to try to promote the diversification of New France’s economy?
Jean Talon started new industries like hat-making, ship-building, barrel-making, and tanning. he also improved farming by encouraging crops that could be sold like flax, hemp, barley, and hops.
why did Jean Talon try to promote the economic diversity of New France?
to stimulate the economy of New France and to encourage immigrants from France to settle in the colony.
why did Jean Talon fail in his efforts to promote the economic development of New France?
Jean Talon failed because the fur trade was too profitable and France continued to pursue mercantilist policies that restricted the growth of new industries in its colony. Jean Talon also failed because the local market of goods was too small and skilled workers were scarce.
what was the purpose of the seigneurial system?
the purpose of the seigneurial system was to encourage immigrants from France to settle in New France and to ensure the permanent settlement of the colony.
describe New France at the end of the French Regime (1750s)?
New France was governed by an intendant and a governor. furs were still the major export of the colony. the Roman Catholic Church was responsible for providing education and health care. the colony of New France had an immense territory but a very small population.
