New France Seigneurial System Quiz

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What is one of the primary responsibilities of the seigneur towards the state?

Bring in settlers (correct)

Manage local businesses

Provide military training to settlers

Build a house for the censitaires (correct)

Which of the following is a responsibility of the censitaire?

Build a church

Organize community events

Establish trade agreements

Pay to use a flour mill (correct)

Which right does a censitaire have regarding profits from farming?

Keep his profits if he made any (correct)

Donate all profits to the church

Share profits with the seigneur

Allocate profits for community development

What is one of the privileges that the seigneur enjoys?

Front row at church Signup and view all the answers

What is a shared responsibility of both the seigneur and the censitaire towards the church?

Paying the tithe (church tax) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the seigneurial system in New France?

To develop land, increase population, and diversify the economy Signup and view all the answers

What shape were the lots divided into under the seigneurial system?

Long rectangular lots Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for implementing the seigneurial system and distributing land to settlers?

The Company of One Hundred Associates Signup and view all the answers

Who were the peasants that rented land from the seigneur called?

Censitaires Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population in the seigneurial system was comprised of tenant farmers?

98% Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary motivations for New France's expansion in the 1745 period?

Profit from the fur trade Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the conflict between New France and the Thirteen Colonies?

Conquest of New France in 1760 Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Thirteen Colonies feel threatened by New France's expansion?

New France's expansion limited their westward growth Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did New France utilize in relation to the land?

Engaging primarily in the fur trade Signup and view all the answers

What location did the conflict between New France and the Thirteen Colonies primarily revolve around?

The western territories of North America Signup and view all the answers

What defines a trading post colony?

Temporary European presence for trading and resource exploitation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the mother country in establishing colonies?

To exploit the natural resources for its own benefit. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a settlement colony?

Permanent European settlement aimed at resource exploitation. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the relationship between a mother country and its colony?

Colonies are territories ruled and exploited by the mother country. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a mother country from its colonies?

The mother country possesses colonies or territories outside its own territory. Signup and view all the answers

What was one negative impact of the fur trade on the Indigenous peoples in New France?

Destruction of the Hurons by the Iroquois Signup and view all the answers

How did the fur trade contribute to the territorial expansion of New France?

By forcing the French to seek new fur sources deeper into the continent Signup and view all the answers

Which group allied with the English during the fur trade conflicts?

Iroquois Signup and view all the answers

What were the main reasons the French wanted to strengthen their relationship with the Indigenous?

To obtain more furs and to evangelize the Indigenous Signup and view all the answers

What was a direct consequence of the Iroquois attacks on the Hurons?

Survivors of the Hurons resettled around Quebec City Signup and view all the answers

What caused the French to explore further into the North American continent?

The destruction of the Hurons and need for new fur sources Signup and view all the answers

Which Indigenous alliance became a major provider of furs for the French starting in 1616?

The Hurons-Wendat Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

What action did missionaries take to facilitate evangelization among the Indigenous?

They learned Indigenous languages and lived among them Signup and view all the answers

What significant consequence resulted from the French alliances with the Indigenous in 1603 and 1616?

Creating enemies with the Iroquois Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

Which conflict arose due to the French alliance with the Iroquois' enemies?

An armed conflict between French settlers and Iroquois Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of mercantilism?

Exporting more than importing to enhance national power Signup and view all the answers

Which economic activity initially served as the staple for economic activity in New France?

Fish and whaling Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Samuel de Champlain found Quebec City?

1608 Signup and view all the answers

What role do colonies play in a mercantilist economy?

They provide raw materials to the mother country and buy manufactured goods Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main instructions given to Champlain by the King of France?

To establish a permanent settlement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a primary advantage of the location chosen for Quebec City?

It provided ease of navigation on the St. Lawrence River Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'economic staple'?

The most important economic activity and source of revenue at a given time Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected relationship between a colonizing country and its colonies under mercantilism?

Control by the colonizing country over resources and markets Signup and view all the answers

What was L'Abitation?

A fortified trading post Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes manufactured goods in the mercantilist system of New France?

They should originate solely from the mother country Signup and view all the answers

Which religious orders were established to supervise the spiritual life in New France?

Recollets and Jesuits Signup and view all the answers

Which body was responsible for overseeing the fur trade in New France starting in 1627?

The Hundred Associates Trading Company Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'MMM' stand for in the context of mercantilism?

Make Money for Mother Country Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of mercantilism for the colonies?

Extreme dependence on the mother country for manufactured goods Signup and view all the answers

Who is often referred to as the 'Father of New France'?

Samuel de Champlain Signup and view all the answers

What group was NOT specifically mentioned as arriving to contribute to New France's development?

Merchants Signup and view all the answers