PART 3 New France from 1663 to 1701 Textbook, pp. 86 101 1 Among the following statements, circle the ones that correspond to the king s two main objectives when he established the royal government in New France. A. Find a route to Asia. B. Stimulate the exploitation of the colony s resources and diversify its economy. C. Develop trade with the Dutch. D. Increase the population of the colony. E. Evangelize Native people. F. Keep British colonists out of the Great Lakes region. 2 Consult Document 43, on page 87 in your textbook. Match each actor in the royal government of New France, as of 1663, with the role he played (the same actor can play more than one role). IO Établish facts 1 King 2 Minister of the marine 3 Sovereign Council 4 Governor general 5 Intendant 6 Militia captain a) Recruits militiamen b) Holds all the power c) Is responsible for internal affairs (finance, trade, justice, etc.) d) Is responsible for the French colonies e) Serves as a court of appeal f) Acts as the highest authority in New France g) Assigns tasks for required labour h) Manages the colony s military affairs i) Is responsible for economic development and populating the territory j) Is composed of the governor general, intendant, bishop and members k) Is responsible for external affairs (relations with Native peoples and English colonies) l) Appoints secretaries of state m) Conveys the leaders orders to the people Reproduction permitted TC Media Books Inc. Secondary III Chapter 2 D2-37
3 Explain how the leaders of the colony were limited in their decision-making powers. 4 What did the leaders of New France have to do to report back to the minister of the marine on their work and decisions? 5 Do the following statements pertain to regular soldiers or militiamen? Write the letter that corresponds to each statement in the table. A. They ensured security and maintained order in the colony. B. They were rarely paid for their services. C. They wore official uniforms. D. Their immediate commander was usually a militia captain. E. They were paid wages by the state. F. They were obligated to serve and take part in wars under the king s orders. G. They carried out various tasks, such as transporting munitions. H. They were not part of the army. I. They had a greater presence in the cities and forts of New France. Regular soldiers Militiamen D2-38 Chapter 2 Secondary III Reproduction permitted TC Media Books Inc.
6 Indicate if the following statements, regarding the security and defence of the colony, are true or false. If you indicate that a statement is false, correct it. Statement True False a) In 1663, the king sent the first major military contingent to the colony: the Carignan-Salières regiment. b) The Carignan-Salières regiment s mission was to ensure the security and defence of the colony, and to fight the Iroquois. c) Soldiers also served as police in the colony. d) Forts only served to defend the colony. e) Trading posts were the only way to maintain diplomatic and trade relations with local Native populations. Corrections : 7 Indicate three consequences for the nations in the Iroquois Confederacy as a result of the arrival of the Carignan-Salières regiment in New France. 8 Consult Document 49, on page 92 in your textbook. Explain why the gap between the numbers of men and women in the colony was reduced. IO Determine causes Reproduction permitted TC Media Books Inc. Secondary III Chapter 2 D2-39
9 Complete the statements below regarding the measures that were taken to promote population growth in New France. a) To promote population growth in New France, captains were obligated to take a certain number of. b) Fathers were by the state for not having their sons married by the age of 20 and their daughters by the age of 16. c) The king gave a to poor women and Native women who married a French colonist. d) Certain and were given the right to settle in New France, which was an opportunity for them to start a new life. e) and were given a chance to settle in the colony. Soldiers could receive a and officers, a. 10 Provide proof that the measures to promote marriage did not yield the desired results. 11 Consult Document 56, on page 95 in your textbook. What explains the phenomenon illustrated in this document? IO Determine causes 12 Why was France prepared to temporarily put aside certain aspects of its mercantilist policy by authorizing New France to manufacture certain finished products? D2-40 Chapter 2 Secondary III Reproduction permitted TC Media Books Inc.
13 Consult Document 58, on page 96 in your textbook. Among the following statements, circle the ones that do not correspond to the measures implemented by Jean Talon in an attempt to diversify New France s economy. IO Establish facts A. Diversifying artisanal work B. Encouraging the cultivation of hemp, flax and hops C. Opening a forge D. Building a naval shipyard E. Importing corn F. Encouraging animal husbandry G. Selling black slaves H. Exploring for iron, copper and coal I. Imposing fishing rights J. Bringing over a variety of seeds K. Building a brewery 14 Indicate whether the measures put in place by Jean Talon allowed him to achieve his objectives for the colony. Explain. 15 Match each actor in the fur trade with the correct definition. A. Coureur de bois B. Merchant C. Voyageur Definition A person hired by someone who holds a congé de traite to collect furs on Native territory. A person who, after the introduction of the system of congés de traite, continued to trade furs without a permit. A person who holds a congé de traite authorized to engage in the fur trade with Native people. Actor Reproduction permitted TC Media Books Inc. Secondary III Chapter 2 D2-41
16 Explain what the beaver crisis was. 17 Consult Documents 60 and 62, on pages 98 and 99 in your textbook. Determine which document illustrates the cause of what is presented in the other. Explain. IO Determine causes 18 Why did some of the French want to keep the forts and trading posts open? 19 Give two examples to illustrate that Native peoples allied with the French did not blindly carry out the wishes of the French, but negotiated with them on equal footing. 20 Summary What actions demonstrate the taking over of the colony by the French Crown? D2-42 Chapter 2 Secondary III Reproduction permitted TC Media Books Inc.