New France 1608-1760 Quiz

The Iroquois allied with the Thirteen Colonies and attacked French settlements, greatly impacting New France's stability.

The destruction of the Hurons forced the French to seek new allies for fur trade, leading them to expand further into North America.

The Maliseet and Algonquians introduced the French to the Huron territory, facilitating critical trading relationships.

<p>A positive consequence was the territorial expansion into new areas for fur resources, while a negative consequence was increased conflict with Indigenous groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The British encouraged Iroquois attacks on French settlements and supplied them with guns to weaken French control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To obtain more furs and to evangelize the Indigenous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Innu, Maliseet, and Algonquian.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Missionaries were sent to live with the Indigenous to learn their language and evangelize them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The alliances made the French enemies with the Iroquois Confederacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To grant land and to maintain roads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To be granted land and to use local mill and common pasture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were required to pay the tithe, which is a church tax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Members enjoyed being seated in the front row at Church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To exploit the fur trade for the benefit of fur trading companies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The low population, with more men than women, hindered the colony's growth and social development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors included the focus on the fur trade, threats from Iroquois and English, harsh climate, and religious restrictions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The trading post colony was focused on commercial activities, while the settlement colony aimed for a diverse economy with more settlers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They prioritized profit from the fur trade over establishing a residential population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The long and cold winters made it less appealing for settlers and contributed to low immigration rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She established the first school to educate Indigenous girls in the colony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only Catholics were allowed to settle in New France, limiting its demographic diversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fines were imposed on those not married by age 20 for boys and 16 for girls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The birth rate surpassed the immigration rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jean Talon encouraged agriculture and established new local industries such as hat-making and breweries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was given to newly married couples to incentivize marriage and increase the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Single men were not granted fur trade licenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raw goods from New France were sent to France, where they were turned into manufactured products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Animals such as sheep, horses, pigs, and cows were imported.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local industries like tanneries and shipbuilding created jobs and supported economic diversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maple syrup and the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) are part of their food sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They learned to make winter clothing from animal skins and blankets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They used metal objects, knives, pots, axes, and various utensils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canoes and toboggans were commonly used for transportation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indigenous peoples became dependent on guns (muskets) for warfare and hunting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The desire to control fur trade and expand territory was the primary cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>France won the war, but there were no changes in territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The succession to the Spanish throne triggered the war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The British feared the Acadians would support the French during the next war and aimed to encourage British immigration to Nova Scotia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The British focused on winning both the European war and the conflict in North America, while the French prioritized expanding their territory in Europe with little support for New France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The capture of Louisbourg by the British in 1758 allowed them to control access to the St. Lawrence River and set the stage for the invasion of New France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>James Wolfe led the siege of Quebec, using cannons to bombard the city from Levis until it was nearly destroyed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Seven Years War officially started in 1756.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At the Siege of Quebec, the British deployed 39,000 soldiers supported by 50 warships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The British made several attempts to land forces near Montmorency, but all were unsuccessful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Out of 13,000 Acadians, approximately 10,000 were deported.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Iroquois sided with the British (Thirteen Colonies) against the French, aiding in the British pursuit of greater fur trade control.

The Iroquois attacked and destroyed the Huron settlements, forcing Huron survivors to relocate near Quebec City.

The fur trade led to conflict with Indigenous groups (like the Iroquois), and spurred French territorial expansion in North America.

Competition over the fur trade eventually led to conflict between France and the British colonies.

The Iroquois sought to eliminate competitors (Hurons) in the fur trade and allied with the British to do so.

Duties of the censitaire, a person granted land by a seigneur, including clearing and farming land, and performing 3 days of unpaid work annually for the seigneur.

Duties owed by the censitaire to the seigneur, including paying rent and taxes, using the seigneur's mill, and upholding order in the community.

Privileges granted to the censitaire, including access to church services (front row!), land ownership, use of common resources like the mill and pastures, and the protection of their possessions by the seigneur.

Duties of the seigneur, including granting land, providing infrastructure like mills, maintaining roads, and resolving minor disputes among censitaires.

The French sought to strengthen their ties with the Indigenous peoples for both economic gain (fur trade) and religious conversion.

Key alliances formed between the French and various Indigenous groups like the Innu, Maliseet, Algonquian, and Huron-Wendat, with these alliances aiming to secure access to fur resources.

The French sent missionaries to convert indigenous peoples to Christianity through learning their languages and providing religious education.

The French alliances with other Indigenous groups created rivalry and hostility with the Iroquois Confederacy, as competing interests arose in the fur trade regions.

New France had a low population in 1663 and an imbalance of men and women.

A colony focused on fur trade and mercantilism, requiring few settlers that was controlled by fur trading companies; 1608-1663.

A colony with a diverse economy (agriculture, shipbuilding) under the control of the French King; 1663-1760.

First school for Indigenous girls in New France.

Primarily to exploit the fur trade and enrich the companies controlling it.

Iroquois threat, difficult climate, remoteness from France, religious restrictions and little interest from the French monarchy.

The Iroquois posed a threat to settlers as they were close to the fur trade.

A company that promised to bring in more settlers, but focused more on fur trade profit.

A system in New France where the French government granted land to individuals (seigneurs) who in turn leased land to tenants (habitants). This system aimed to establish a permanent French presence and develop agriculture.

New France implemented policies encouraging early marriage, such as fines for unmarried men and women (boys at 20, girls at 16) and financial incentives like dowry gifts. This aimed to boost the population and create more families for agricultural labor.

New France offered financial assistance to families with more than 10 children. This aimed to encourage larger families and contribute to population growth.

New France restricted fur trade licenses to married men only, forcing single men to prioritize settling down and establishing families to participate in the lucrative fur trade.

Jean Talon, the Intendant of New France, aimed to diversify the economy beyond fur trade. He encouraged agriculture, imported livestock, and promoted local industries like hat-making and shipbuilding.

A trade system where goods moved between three points: New France, the Antilles (French Caribbean colonies), and France. New France and the Antilles sent raw materials to France, which transformed them into manufactured goods for sale back to the colonies.

The triangular trade system ensured profits for France, as its colonies were obligated to purchase French goods. This system maintained economic control of the colonies by the mother country.

Population growth in New France outpaced immigration, primarily due to a higher birth rate. Abundant food and water resources also contributed to a natural increase in population.

A series of wars between France and Great Britain for control of North America, fueled by the fur trade and territorial ambitions.

The initial conflict between France and Great Britain in North America (1689-1697), a result of European alliances and territorial disputes.

A European war that triggered the second Intercolonial War (1701-1713), where France and Britain clashed again over North American territories.

Hit and run attacks used by the French and their Native allies against the Thirteen Colonies during the First Intercolonial War.

The treaty that ended the First Intercolonial War in 1697, solidifying France's victory and leaving territorial boundaries unchanged.

Competition between France and Great Britain's North American colonies for control of resources, trade routes, and territories.

A major factor in French and British colonial rivalry, with both sides seeking to dominate the lucrative fur trade in North America.

The Intercolonial Wars significantly influenced the development of North America, shaping power relationships, territorial boundaries, and the lives of colonists and Indigenous peoples.

The forced removal of Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British in the 18th century, primarily due to fears of their French allegiance and a desire to promote British settlement.

A global conflict (1756-1763) between Britain and France, fought on multiple continents, including North America. The war was also known as the French and Indian War.

The British aimed to win the war both in Europe and North America, deploying significant resources to defeat the French in both theaters.

The French concentrated primarily on their European war effort, dedicating limited resources to support New France during the conflict.

In 1758, the British seized the fortress of Louisbourg, a key strategic point controlling access to the St. Lawrence River, marking a significant victory and a pivotal moment in the war.

The British launched a siege of Quebec in 1759 under the command of James Wolfe, aiming to capture the capital of New France.

A decisive battle of the Seven Years' War where British forces under James Wolfe defeated the French army near Quebec City, leading to the conquest of New France.

The British victory in the Seven Years' War led to the collapse of France's colonial power in North America, significantly reshaping the political and territorial landscape of the continent.