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The Vikings traveled in boats made of ______.
The Vikings traveled in boats made of ______.
wood
The Vikings landed in ______, which was similar to Ireland, England, and Wales.
The Vikings landed in ______, which was similar to Ireland, England, and Wales.
Newfoundland
The ______ established Quebec and it was called 'New France'.
The ______ established Quebec and it was called 'New France'.
French
Samuel de Champlain is said to be the 'Father of ______'.
Samuel de Champlain is said to be the 'Father of ______'.
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Samuel de Champlain established settlements in ______ City and Port Royal in 1600.
Samuel de Champlain established settlements in ______ City and Port Royal in 1600.
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The New France farming system was called the ______ system.
The New France farming system was called the ______ system.
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The habitants lived on their piece of land, farmed it for food, and paid taxes to the ______.
The habitants lived on their piece of land, farmed it for food, and paid taxes to the ______.
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In New France, everyone had a clear ______ to play.
In New France, everyone had a clear ______ to play.
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The farming system in New France was described as ______ shaped.
The farming system in New France was described as ______ shaped.
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The St Lawrence River was important for ______ and other purposes.
The St Lawrence River was important for ______ and other purposes.
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The leader of the colony who was in touch with France was called the ______.
The leader of the colony who was in touch with France was called the ______.
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The religion of New France was primarily ______.
The religion of New France was primarily ______.
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Filles du roi were young women brought from France to help ______ the colony.
Filles du roi were young women brought from France to help ______ the colony.
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The fur trade made a lot of money for New France, while ______ did not.
The fur trade made a lot of money for New France, while ______ did not.
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The British built trading posts around ______ to trade with the First Nations.
The British built trading posts around ______ to trade with the First Nations.
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The Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War in ______.
The Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War in ______.
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Study Notes
Vikings and Early European Settlement
- Vikings traveled in wooden boats and landed in Newfoundland, considered the first European settlers to find Canada.
- Similarities to Ireland, England, and Wales were observed.
European Exploration and Settlement
- Europeans from Spain, France, and England came to explore, find a new route to Asia, and engage in the fur trade.
- Spanish settlers stayed in southern sections like the Caribbean, Mexico, and South America.
- English settlers came due to religious upheaval in England, with the church splitting into Catholic and Protestant.
New France
- French established Quebec, known as "New France," with Quebec City founded around 1600.
- Samuel de Champlain, the "Father of New France," made alliances with Indigenous peoples and facilitated trading, ensuring European survival through interdependence and teamwork.
- In 1608, Champlain established settlements in Quebec City and Port Royal, setting up a system with:
- A leader providing direction and encouragement
- Rules for safety, trade, and protection
- Clearly defined roles (e.g., priest, nuns, intendent, habitants, seigneurs)
New France Farming System
- The "long-lots system" or "seigneurial system" was used, where each plot of land was owned by a seigneur, who offered sections to habitants (farmers) in exchange for taxes and feudal obligations.
Class System in New France
- Intendent: Main Boss, in touch with France
- Seigneur: Landlord, involved in supervising farms, collecting rent, and observing activities
- Habitants/Farmers: Farmed, lived traditional lives, and had large families
- Roman Catholic was the dominant religion
- Filles du roi: Young women brought from France to populate the colony, often orphans
New France Society
- Farms grew corn and potatoes
- Fish was plentiful
- Dairy industry was significant
- Fur trade generated significant income, with furs used to line top hats sent to France
- Pros: Good leadership, clear roles, good routines, good food, physical labor, established religion
- Cons: Survival was hard, limited social mobility, few lifestyle choices, and many rules to follow
New France vs Britain
- They saw each other as competitors, both seeking access to the fur trade
- The English built trading posts around James Bay, making it easier to trade with First Nations
- New France built the Fortress of Louisbourg to defend against Britain and protect fisheries
- 1756: The Seven Years War began
- 1759: The Battle of the Plains of Abraham (France vs Britain) lasted 30 minutes, with many leaders killed
- The Treaty of Utrecht stated that France no longer owned Quebec, Ontario, and part of the US, retaining only Quebec along the St. Lawrence River
- By 1763, thousands of Canadians were under British rule
- 1763: The Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War, and the Royal Proclamation established French, English, and Indigenous lands.
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Explore the early history of Canada, including the arrival of Vikings and European settlers from Spain, France, and England. Learn about their motivations and settlements.
