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Seigneurial System Responsibilities and Rights

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What were the responsibilities of a Seigneur to the state?

Seigneurs had to be loyal to the king, keep a census of his seigneurie, build a road, and pay taxes.

What were the responsibilities of a Seigneur to the Church?

Seigneurs needed to build a church and pay the tithe (church tax).

What were the responsibilities of a Seigneur?

To grant land, build a flour mill, and hold court to settle minor disputes between censitaires.

What were the rights and privileges of a Seigneur?

Seigneurs had the right to the front row at Church, granted land, received rent, and had several free days of labor from the censitaires. Signup and view all the answers

What were the responsibilities of a censitaire to the Church?

The censitaires paid the tithe (church tax). Signup and view all the answers

What were the responsibilities of a censitaire to the Seigneur?

To clear and farm land, work 3 days unpaid work/year, pay to use the flour mill, maintain roads, and pay rent and taxes Signup and view all the answers

What were the rights of a censitaire?

To be granted land by a seigneur, and to use local mills and common pasture. They were also protected by the seigneur to keep his profits if he made any. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the French want to strengthen their relationship with the Indigenous?

The French wanted to strengthen their relationship with the Indigenous to obtain more furs and to evangelize them. Signup and view all the answers

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Seigneurial System Responsibilities

Seigneur:
- Loyalty to the king
- Census of settlers
- Built a road
- Pay taxes
- Granted land
- Built a flour mill
- Held court to settle disputes
- Oversee the seigneuries
Censitaire:
- Clear and farm the land
- 3 days unpaid work/year
- Maintain roads
- Pay rent and taxes
- To be granted land by a seigneur
- To use local mill and common pasture
- To be protected by the seigneur
- Keep profits if any

Seigneurial System Rights

Seigneur:
- To keep profits from the land
Censitaire:
- Front row at church
- Granted land
- Receive several free days of labor from the censitaires

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Test your knowledge on the Seigneurial system, focusing on the roles, responsibilities, and rights of both the seigneur and the censitaire. This quiz covers important aspects of feudal society and the obligations expected from each class. Explore the dynamics of loyalty, work, and land management within this historical framework.