NEW FRANCE
Seigneurial System
The seigneurial system was a form of land distribution established in New France based on the feudal system in Europe.
Activity - PowerPoint
In pairs or groups, complete a PowerPoint that describes the seigneurial system in New France. Include the information
identified in the outline below.
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France and Seigneurial System
purpose
seigneury
seigneur > duties and responsibilities
habitant > duties and responsibilities
Church
Each slide must include a heading, description, document, caption, url
Use the sources below for the description and search the internet for documents to represent and support the description.
Crossroads Chapter 1 Contact, Conflict, and Cooperation p.34-35
Canada Revisited Chapter 3 New France: A Royal Government – The Seigneurial System p.50
The Seigneurial System and The Habitants