Territorial Expansion of New France

Men hired by fur companies to travel deep into North America to obtain furs.

A treaty signed in 1701 between the French and 40 Indigenous nations, including the Iroquois, to end intertribal warfare and ensure Iroquois neutrality in future conflicts.

The first Intendant of New France in 1665, responsible for the economic and social development of the colony.

The first Intendant of New France. His main goal was to increase the population of New France and diversify the economy.

A program established by Jean Talon to increase the population of New France by sending 770 orphan girls from France to marry colonists.

A military regiment sent to New France in 1665. Soldiers were offered free land to stay and settle in the colony after completing their military service.

Contract workers in New France who agreed to work for three years. After fulfilling their contract, they could stay in New France and receive land and a title of seigneur.

Jean's policy that encouraged early marriage to increase the population by imposing fines on unmarried men and women.

A policy implemented by Jean Talon to encourage families to have more children, providing financial support to families with more than 10 children.

Jean's policy that restricted fur trade licenses to married men, encouraging settlements and family creation.

A gift provided by the King to all newly married couples in New France to encourage marriage and family formation.

The period between 1663 and 1760 when the French King Louis XIV took direct control of New France, replacing the Company Rule.

The demography of New France in 1663 was a population of only 3,035 people, mostly adult men.

King Louis XIV took direct control of New France in 1663 to increase its population and compete with the British Colonies.

A system of government where the King holds ultimate authority without having to justify his decisions.

The belief that Kings are chosen by God and have absolute power.

The influence of European and Indigenous cultures on each other in New France, which included aspects like food, clothing, tools, transportation, and beliefs.

A system of trade involving three distinct regions, where goods are exchanged in a triangular pattern.

Exports furs to France, imports manufactured goods from France.

Ships manufactured goods to the Antilles, imports raw goods from the Antilles and New France.

Exports raw goods to France, imports manufactured goods from France.

The French military force that was highly trained, paid, and sent for a 3-year contract to defend New France.

Non-professional, unpaid citizens who provided defense for New France.

The first military regiment sent to New France, in 1665, to defend the colony against the Iroquois and Thirteen Colonies.

The new culture that emerged in New France, characterized by adaptation to the environment, a sense of belonging to New France, and a more independent spirit.

Jean Talon's efforts to diversify the economy of New France involved encouraging agriculture, developing new industries, and establishing triangular trade.

The economic staple of New France, despite efforts to diversify the economy.