The Society of New France
The Royal Government of 1663
Leaving the colony under the control of
the chartered companies was not
working.
 In 1663, the name of the king of France
put New France directly under his
authority.
 Copy the diagram on p. 83
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Vocabulary
Filles du Roi - Young Frenchwomen,
either orphans or beggars, who were sent
to the colony at the state’s expense in
order to marry colonists.
 Dowry - The goods a woman brought into
her marriage.
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The colony under Louis XIV
The naval minister wants to encourage 2
things. He sends the the first intendant,
first intendant, to make sure this happens.
 Soldiers are sent to fight the Aboriginal
group.
 France wants to increase the population
to 2 economic reasons
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Increasing population
The State encourages more engagés be
brought and offers seigneuries to military
rank
 The problem is there is far more men than
women. Jean Talon has young women
brought over to marry men. The state
provides money to bring into a marriage
for each woman. The State gives rewards
to type of family
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Increasing Population
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Because of these measures, the
population grows from # to # in just 10
years
Ensuring the colonists’
subsistence
Talon wants the colony to no longer
depend on country
 Wants the colony to produce more thing
 Talon pays more attention to how land is
used and threatens person for not
developing their land
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Diversifying Economy
Talon wanted to increase the number of
types of industries in the colony
 4 types of industries
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Expanding Territory (p.88)
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In 1665, the territory of New France continued
to grow into the Ohio Valley.
The Huron, France’s trading partner, were
wiped out by the Iroquois. The French now
explored further into the continent to get furs on
their own.
Along the way they claim land before the
English and convert Aboriginals.
Territory and Voyageurs (p.89)
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The French also settled Louisiana at the mouth
of the Mississippi River which governed over
the Illinois Country.
Young Frenchmen who hunted and traded furs
in the Pays d’en Haut (Great Lakes region) on
their own were called voyageurs.
So many people started doing this that the
State required people to get a license to hunt
and trade furs.
Franco-Aboriginal alliance
(p.90)
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The Iroquois only traded furs with the English.
Iroquois pressure other Aboriginal groups to
only trade with them.
The French and its Aboriginal allies in the Great
Lakes fight the Iroquois.
In 1701, the French, Iroquois, and other
Aboriginals sign the Great Peace of Montreal
which stops the fighting and gives the French
control of the Fur Trade.
Canadien Society 18th Century
(p.91)
The economy continues to diversify
 New France joins the Triangular trade
 New France exports furs, wood,
agricultural products, and fish. Imports
sugar, coffee, and manufactured products
 Example of mercantilism: New France is a
market where the mother country can sell
its products.
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Hierarchical Society (p.92)
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Three classes of Society: Nobility, Clergy (the
Church), and the Third Estate (the people)
Nobility and Clergy have special privileges and
legal status. They rule over society. Third
Estate includes seigneurs and bourgeoisie.
Aboriginal and African slaves are not
considered to be a part of society.
The Church in 18th century
(p.95)
Still extremely important in everyday lives
of people.
 The Church owned many seigneuries and
employed a lot of engagés.
 The Church was also involved in politics.
A bishop was on the Sovereign Council,
take part in negotiations, act as a
spokesperson for the King.
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French to Canadien (p.96-97)
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Slowly the people in New France are becoming
less like French Europeans in their lifestyle and
becoming this new group of Canadiens
They had to adapt to the environment and the
resources available.
Aboriginals influenced how they dressed,
moved around, and what they ate. (Ex: fur
coats, canoes, corn)
Because they had worked so hard to clear the
land, the Canadien feel that it belongs to them