Social Unit 2/3 Flashcards
Who were the Acadiens?
They were French Francophone citizens in Acadia who lived in North America. They were deported to other British North America colonies.
What is a colony?
People who settle in a new land but are still connected to their homeland.
Describe a Empire
A group of territories ruled by one ruler or state.
Explain Imperialism
Expanding one’s country by taking over another country.
Explain Canadians
They were French people in New France. They played a role in the development of French culture and identity in Canada.
Explain the term settlement
Places where people live and sometimes work
What were the Governors responsibilities?
The Kings personal representative and was responsible for the military defence and relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
How did the Governors impact New France?
They help with maintaining orders and the Kings implementation in the colony.
Who were the Courier de Bois?
They were French Canadian fur traders
What role did the Courier de Bois play in the fur trade?
They fur traded with Indigenous Peoples and they also explored places in the world.
Who were the Habitants?
They farmed in New France
What were the Habitants lifestyle like?
They grew crops to support their family
Explain what a citizen is
A member of a country with rights and responsibilities
What is a monopoly?
A group or company of people who is allowed to sell or trade something in a specific area.
Why did explorers set out in their journeys?
Finding new routes to Asia or new places.
What were the explorers hoping to find or achieve?
A route to Asia or to discover a new place
What role did the Church play in society?
Had a role in education, healthcare and converting Indigenous Peoples to Christianity.
What were Jacques Cartier key achievements?
Explored the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and claimed Canada.
What were Samuel de Champlains key achievements?
He found Quebec City and mapped much of Northeastern North America.
What were Henry Hudson key achievements?
He explored the river and searched for a Northwest Passage
What were Martin Frobisher’s key achievements?
He made three voyages to the Arctic, searching for a Northwest passage.
What were Alexander Mackenzie’s key achievements?
He was the first European to cross North America north of mexico, reaching the Pacific ocean.
What were La Salle ( Rene - Robert Cavelier )
Explored the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River, claiming the Mississippi basin for France.
What were the Bishop, Governor and Intendant duties?
Governor - Took charge of the defense of the colony and its relations with allies and enemies.
Bishop - He was the head of the church and he played a leading role in politics as well.
Intendant - He supervised the courts, saw that roads were built and that settlers were looked after. He also managed the economy.
