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What was a key factor shaping the relationship between Indigenous nations and the French colonists in North America?
What was a key factor shaping the relationship between Indigenous nations and the French colonists in North America?
- Military supremacy over Indigenous nations
- Technological advancements in agriculture
- Strict enforcement of European laws
- Extensive fur trade interactions (correct)
How did the seigneurial system impact land ownership in French North America?
How did the seigneurial system impact land ownership in French North America?
- It encouraged communal farming practices
- It abolished private land ownership
- It limited agricultural diversification
- It structured landholding based on a feudal model (correct)
Which institution significantly influenced daily life and governance in French North America?
Which institution significantly influenced daily life and governance in French North America?
- Local trade guilds
- The Catholic Church (correct)
- Indigenous councils
- The military
What was one major consequence of the population growth in French North America?
What was one major consequence of the population growth in French North America?
In what way did Indigenous peoples respond to the European colonization efforts by the French?
In what way did Indigenous peoples respond to the European colonization efforts by the French?
Flashcards
Seigneurial system
Seigneurial system
The system of land ownership in French North America, based on a feudal model where lords granted land to tenants in exchange for services and loyalty.
Fur trade
Fur trade
The trading of animal furs, primarily with Indigenous peoples, was a key economic activity of French colonization in North America.
French royal government policies
French royal government policies
The French government's decisions and policies influenced how French North America developed, including settlement patterns and resource extraction.
Adaptation of colonists
Adaptation of colonists
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Indigenous response to colonization
Indigenous response to colonization
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Study Notes
French North America
- French colonization in North America involved extensive fur trade interactions with Indigenous peoples.
- Warfare and complex diplomacy between Indigenous nations and the French shaped the region.
- French royal government policies influenced settlement patterns and resource extraction.
- Population growth led to expansion of settlements and economic activities.
- The seigneurial system, a feudal landholding model, structured land ownership and agriculture.
- Diversification of the economy beyond fur trapping, including agriculture.
- The Catholic Church played a significant role in daily life and governance.
- Colonist adaptation to the environment and changing social dynamics is important.
- Indigenous peoples' response to European colonization and interaction with French practices.
- Development of Canadian cities reflected colonial patterns and resources.
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