SS9 – Crossroads
-
- Arrival3 – The Royal Province of New France
The Royal Province of New France
When Champlain died in 1635 only a few French lived in New
France, but by 1661 the King of France was determined to
establish a strong mercantile colony.
Mercantilism essentially meant that a colonial or mother country
should accumulate as much wealth as possible by taking raw
materials from its colonies, and then producing finished products
that it can either sell back to the colony or to other countries for a
profit.
Canada was rich in raw materials like fish, timber and some
finished products like barrels.
The King sent over fresh troops to “deal with” the Iroquois and
established a royal gov’t to “deal with” the local settlers.
Catholic nuns and priests followed and used the new colony to
help them convert the local Native peoples to Christianity.
New France’s first governor, Frontenac, fought with both the
Church and the Native population in his attempt to improve the
colony of New France.
SS9 – Crossroads
- Arrival3 – The Royal Province of New France
The Royal Province of New France
Directions: Read pages 236-239 in your text Crossroads – A Meeting of Nations.
1. On a separate piece of paper, provide definitions for the following terms;
raw materials
finished product
tannery
staves
2. Answer the following questions;
a) In your own words, describe why the King of France wanted to expand his presence in North
America. What did he wish to gain? (2 mks for quality of thought and inclusion of details)
b) Describe the three main participants in the government of the colony of New France. Be sure
to name all three major titles and list what they were responsible for. (2 mks for completion)
-
c)
Identify and describe New France’s first “intendant”. Be sure to provide an example as to
what he did for New France. (2 mks for identification and description)
d) Identify and describe New France’s first “governor”. Be sure to provide an example as to
what he did for New France. (2 mks for identification and description)
Name ______________________
3. Draw a diagram that would help describe the role of mercantilism in colonialism.
You may have to read the feature found on page 237 of your text Crossroads.
You will be marked out of 5 for the clarity of your explanation/diagram and
out of 5 for quality of work, for a
Total of 10 Marks.
Total Marks: ____/ 22