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Why did Europeans decide to cross the Atlantic Ocean to North America?
Why did Europeans decide to cross the Atlantic Ocean to North America?
- To expand economically and compete with other European powers (correct)
- To find a direct route to the Silk Road
- To establish a direct trade route with Asia
- To spread their religion and satisfy their curiosity
Why was it so hard to settle year-round in Early North America?
Why was it so hard to settle year-round in Early North America?
- Conflict with indigenous peoples and lack of natural resources
- Inadequate support from the home country and unstable governance
- Harsh climate and lack of suitable farming techniques (correct)
- Diseases and unfamiliarity with the local environment
What is the seigneurial system in New France?
What is the seigneurial system in New France?
- A religious council responsible for governing the colony
- A system of land distribution where the seigneur granted land to settlers in exchange for labor or goods (correct)
- A trade agreement between New France and the indigenous tribes
- A military alliance between New France and the British colonies
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European Exploration and Settlement
- Europeans crossed the Atlantic Ocean to North America in search of wealth, power, and new trade opportunities, driven by the Columbian Exchange and the desire to establish colonies.
- The journey was motivated by the desire to spread Christianity, establish new trade routes, and exploit the natural resources of the New World.
Challenges of Settling in Early North America
- Settling year-round in Early North America was difficult due to the harsh climate, lack of supplies, and conflicts with Native American populations.
- The European settlers were not equipped to handle the extreme weather conditions, diseases, and lack of food, leading to high mortality rates.
The Seigneurial System in New France
- The seigneurial system was a feudal system established in New France, where the French Crown granted land to noblemen and wealthy merchants, known as seigneurs, who then rented it to habitants.
- The seigneurial system was based on a hierarchical structure, with the seigneur at the top, followed by the habitants, and then the engagés, who were laborers bound to the seigneur for a specific period.
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