Causes of Low Birth Rates in New France

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What was the primary reason soldiers immigrated to New France during Jean Talon's administration?

  • To start a new life as farmers.
  • To defend the territory. (correct)
  • To seek economic opportunities.
  • To escape persecution in their homeland.

What incentive was offered to colonists who worked for an employer in New France?

  • Free passage back to Europe after completion of service.
  • An immediate grant of citizenship.
  • A direct monetary payment each month.
  • A chance to receive land after three years of service. (correct)

Which group was specifically encouraged to move to New France to address gender imbalances?

  • Children of previous settlers.
  • Filles du Roy. (correct)
  • Skilled artisans.
  • Indigenous women.

What measure did the state implement to support the settlement of soldiers?

<p>Providing them with money and land. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for the immigration of the Filles du Roy to New France?

<p>To balance the gender imbalance between men and women. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quel était l'objectif principal des Filles du Roy en immigrating à Nouvelle-France?

<p>Équilibrer la population entre hommes et femmes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quel avantage était offert aux soldats pour les inciter à s'installer à Nouvelle-France?

<p>De l'argent et éventuellement de la terre (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quel type de contrat de travail était proposé aux colons qui venaient à Nouvelle-France?

<p>Un contrat de trois ans avec une promesse de terre (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quelle mesure a été mise en place pour encourager les Filles du Roy à traverser l'Atlantique?

<p>Un financement complet de leur voyage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quel était le rôle des colons dans l'établissement de Nouvelle-France?

<p>Travailler pour un employeur pendant trois ans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Immigrant Groups in New France

Soldiers, colonists, and Filles du Roi who migrated to New France during Jean Talon's administration.

Soldiers' Motivation

Soldiers immigrated to New France to defend the territory and were incentivized with rewards like land and money.

Colonist's Motivation

Colonists were attracted by the opportunity to obtain land via a contract to work for three years for an employer.

Filles du Roi's Motivation

Filles du Roi immigrated to New France to balance the gender imbalance by filling the gap between men and women.

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State Encouragement Measures

Rewards (land and money) for soldiers, opportunity to acquire land for colonists, and facilitating the journey for Filles du Roi.

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Motivations des soldats

Les soldats sont venus en Nouvelle-France pour défendre le territoire et étaient récompensés par de l'argent et des terres.

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Motivations des colons

Les colons sont venus en Nouvelle-France pour obtenir des terres en échange de trois ans de travail pour un employeur.

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Motivations des Filles du Roy

Les Filles du Roy sont venues en Nouvelle-France pour équilibrer le déséquilibre des sexes entre les hommes et les femmes.

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Incitation à s'installer (soldats)

L'État offrait de l'argent et des terres aux soldats.

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Incitation à s'installer (colons)

Possibilité d'obtenir des terres après trois ans de travail pour un employeur.

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Study Notes

Causes of Low Birth Rates in New France

  • Low number of births were related to economic reasons
  • Few families, more men than women
  • Fur trade, agricultural practices

Immigration to New France

  • Images of people who immigrated to New France during Jean Talon's administration
  • Soldiers: To defend the territory
  • Engages: To work for an employer for three years, potentially receiving land
  • Filles du Roy: To help balance gender ratios, in exchange for passage to New France
  • State incentives: To encourage settlement in New France

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