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Champlain and Quebec

Habitation at Quebec

Champlain found advantages in the Stadacona area, so they built a habitation at the spot and called it Quebec. Source: Crossroads page 21

1609 Raid against the Iroquois

The 1609 raid against the Iroquois where Champlain and the Algonquin won. Source : Crossroads page 22

Coureurs de bois

The Couriers de Bois travelled and traded goods with the First Nations for furs in return. Source : http://ici.radio-canada.ca/regions/abitibi/2015/03/23/005-coureurs-des-bois-voyageurs-joseph-godin-poste-traite-fourrure-fort-temicamingue.shtml

The Company of One Hundred Associates

The Company of 100 Associates were investors who’s purpose was to colonize and govern New France. Source:http://www.apointinhistory.net/100-associates.php

Jesuits and Huron

Wendake/Huronia

Catholics were sent to convert the Huron by the French. Source:http://canadian-writers.athabascau.ca/english/writers/jrelations/martyrs.php

Sainte-Marie

The Jesuits built the mission of Sainte-Marie which became a meeting place for the Jesuits who travelled among the Iroquois and Algonquian. Source : Crossroads page 26

1649-1650 Iroquois attack Huronia

The Jesuits unintentionally brought diseases, and a split developed among the Wendat which eventually weakened them and allowed the Iroquois to attack. Source: http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/Resources-and-Learning/Exhibits/Samuel-de-Champlain–Perspectives/History/Champlain-and-Huronia,-1615.aspx

Royal Government

The Sovereign Council

Frontenac, Talon, and Laval were part of the Royal Government which King Louis XIV founded to strengthen and make New France the most powerful country in Europe. Source: https://michelinewalker.com/tag/carignan-salieres-regiment/

Filles du roi

Around 800 women arrived in New France under the sponsorship of King Louis XIV to encourage growth in the population. Source: http://richardnelson.org/Parent-Frost%20Website/Filles%20du%20Roi%20master.htm

Mercantilism

New France had raw materials which King Louis XIV was willing to supply France with. Which France then could manufacture and sell, to help make France rich. Source: http://tdl.org/txlor-dspace/bitstream/handle/2249.3/590/02_merc_sys.htm?sequence=3

Coureurs de bois

Fur Brigades

The Coureurs de bois travelled by lakes and rivers by canoe which could carry loads and portage. This opened up the West to the fur trade. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_brigade

Radisson, Des Grosielliers,The Hudson’s Bay Company

Radisson and Des Grosielliers were sponsored by King Charles II to create The Hudson’s Bay Company, which became a primary competitor in the fur trade. Source: http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/fp_furtrade/fp_furtrade3.html

Des Groseilliers Route Map

Map of Des Groseilliers Route. Source: http://www.historymuseum.ca/virtual-museum-of-new-france/the-explorers/medard-chouart-des-groseilliers-1654-1660/

Seigneury

Habitants

The habitants focused on their lifestyle and their community. Their life was very minimal and connected with their community. Source: Crossroads page 34

Church

The church was very important in New France, and the Catholic priest was viewed was an authority figure. Source: http://www.historymuseum.ca/virtual-museum-of-new-france/daily-life/communications/

The Ursuline Nuns

Ursuline Nuns came to convert First Nations people. The Nuns established the first girls school in north america, and a long tradition of catholic service. Source: https://thediscoverblog.com/2014/08/08/the-375th-anniversary-of-the-arrival-of-the-ursulines-in-quebec-city/

The Seigneurial System

The Seigneurial System saved space, and was convenient for water and transportation. Source: Crossroads page 35

Imperialism and Conflict – France vs England

Imperialism and Colonialism

The British and French always fought over control over colonial possessions, control over land, so that they could ensure national prosperity. If another nation had control, they felt it was justified to go to war and fight for control once again. Source: http://quebecsovereignty27.weebly.com/history.html

Wars Between France and England

The British wanted to restrict the expansion of French territory, so they took Port Royal in Acadia. Source: https://internationalhistory.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/book-review-of-the-nine-years-war-and-the-british-army-1688-1697-the-operations-in-the-low-countries/

Expulsion of the Acadians

The British were unsure about the Acadians loyalty to them, so 11000 Acadians were expelled from Acadia, and were sent to either the Thirteen Colonies or France. Source: http://www.uppercanadahistory.ca/finna/finna6a.html

Fur Trade in Ohio River Valley

The French expanded the fur trade into the Ohio River Valley, the Great Lakes, Illinois, the Mississippi, and the Hudson bay water shed. Source: http://sharoncreekgahistory.weebly.com/early-people-and-european-exploration.html

Map of War of SPanish Succession

War of Spanish Succession. Source: http://h2g2.com/approved_entry/A21630359

Seven Years WAr

Imperialism

Britain needed to expand its territory and France wanted to expand its territory and fur trade. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_trade

Battle on the Plains of Abraham

The British troops land on the north shore, hike up a cliff, and prepare for battle. The British win the battle with their war tactics and strategic decisions.Source: Crossroads page 65

Louisbourg Seige

Louisbourg was captured, and the St. Lawrence was taken control of. The British bombarded the fortress for 60 days until Louisbourg surrendered. Source: http://www.militaryheritage.com/louisbg.htm

Treaty of Paris 1763

France gave all of its possessions in New France and Acadia to Britain but kept the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. Source: https://huttohistory.wikispaces.com/Treaty+of+Paris+1763

Quebec act 1774

The boundaries of Quebec extended, and the catholic religion was protected. The French language was protected and the French civil law was restored. Source: http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/archives/democratie/democratie_en/expo/montreal/regime-britannique/piece9/index.shtm

Map of the seven years war

Map of the Seven Years War. Source: Crossroads page 63

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