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Social Studies 9 Unit 5 Settlement of North America
5B The Royal Colony of New France
References:
Cranny, M. (1998) Crossroads: A Meeting of Nations, Ch. 8
video or filmstrip titles on New France (e.g. Canada: A Peoples' History)
Tasks:
Read pages 236 -239 in Crossroads and answer the questions below.
Questions
In 1661, New France came under the direct control of whom?
What is mercantilism? (build a careful definition). What is a nations's goal if it believes in
mercantilism?
Explain Triangle trade and the trade between France, the Caribbean, and New France. Use a
map if it helps.
France had its major territorial wars in North America with which nation? Over what?
Make a chart which gives information on the government of New France.
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Government of New Job duties / responsibilities
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