10 Questions
What type of system was used by the French to govern Grenada?
Proprietary System
Under the Proprietary System, who was given authority by the French government?
Private owners or proprietors
In which region did the French establish colonies under the Proprietary System?
French Caribbean
What was the primary purpose of the Proprietary System?
To administer and develop colonies
What was the role of the French government in the Proprietary System?
To give authority to private owners
What was the original location of the first town established by the French in Grenada?
Port Louis
How many parishes did the French divide Grenada into?
6
What is the current location of the original Fort Royal established by the French?
Fort George
What was the name of the parish that corresponds to the current location of Gouyave?
St John
What is the current name of the area that was originally known as Basseterre?
St George
Study Notes
French Colonial System
- The French controlled Grenada through a Proprietary System of Government.
- In this system, the French government granted authority to private owners or proprietors to administer and develop colonies in the French Caribbean.
- This system allowed private owners to govern and develop colonies on behalf of the French government.
French Settlement in Grenada
- The French established the first town in Grenada at Port Louis, which is now the site of the Port Louis Marina.
- By 1705, the French relocated the town to Fort Royal, currently known as Fort George and the Carenage area.
- Grenada was divided into six parishes by the French:
- Gouyave (St John)
- Grand Pauvre (St Mark)
- Sauteurs (St Patrick)
- Basseterre (St George)
- Megrin (St David)
- Marquis (St Andrew)
Learn about the Proprietary System of Government used by the French to administer their Caribbean colonies, including Grenada. Discover how private owners were given authority to develop these colonies.
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