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| What was the value of New France? |
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| Originally it was money from natura resources but by the 18th century is was viewed as a strategic and politically important place. This means that New France is seen as a political expansion in order to keep England in Check. |
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| What were some issues with the Furt Trade? |
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1. Alcohol was rampand and effected First Nations
2. The French Politicians thought it prevenents a better economic system; agriculture.
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| Why did Clergy and some politicians view the Fair Trade negatively but still deside to keep it? |
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Definition
| Because of the importance of Kurbing (taking control), they think the best way to move forward is to expand it greatly; it will make money and inhibit the growth of the english. |
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| Who are Jolliet and Marquette? |
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Definition
| Two men commissioned to explore the Mississippi. |
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| Why were Jolliet and Marquette commissioned to explore the Mississippi? |
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| If they could control Montreal all the way to the end of the Mississippi they they could hem the British. |
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| Who is Rene - Robert, Cebalier de La Salle and what did he do? |
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| He travels the Mississippi and in 1682 makes it all the way to the gulf of mexico. He was commissioned to build forts all the way down to the river for fur trading or military posts because the major emphasis was on military because New France is politcially minded. |
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| Rene Robert set up forts in what area current today and who is it name after? |
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| Who is Pierre Gauiter de Varennes et de la Varendrye and what did he do? |
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Definition
| He founded the Canadian Praiires, though he wanted to find the waterway to the specific. Found fur trading posts along his path and they became places like Winnipeg, Regina, etc. Make alliances with Cree and Assiniboine peoples and arranged for his two songs to be adopted by Crees. |
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| What do Jolliet, Marquette, Rene-Robert Chevalier de La Salle, and Pierre Gauiter de Varennes et de La Verendrye all have in common? |
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Definition
| They all impacted the new plan of New France: Political Expansion in order to keep England in check. |
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| How did Ruperts Land come to be; or HBC? |
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Definition
| Up to 1660, English had been kept out of New France, so a bunch of Fur Tradrs went to England and made a trading agreement to set up fur trade posts. The English chose Rupert's Land because they weren't aloud in the St Lawrence area. |
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| What is the BCS Charter of 1660? |
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Definition
| Charles the second game HBC monopoly over Ruperts land. The HBC set up posts in this area, York Factory being one. |
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Term
| Why was ship building important and where were they built? |
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Definition
| Because it was another Economic Venture other than the Fur Trade. They were build near Quebec because of the large forests of hardwood. |
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| What were the tree economies of new France? |
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Definition
Fur Trade
Shipbuilding
Iron |
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| Why was Iron making an important economic venture? Where was this done? |
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Definition
| Near Trois-Rivieres. IT was a profitable industry that made tools and weapons in New France rather then getting shipped over and also gave jobs to skilled laborers. |
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Term
| When was the war of the League of Augsberg? |
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| When was the Glorious Revolution? |
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| What are some characteristics of the Glorious Revolution? |
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| The British ask a protestance to become King of England becaues the current king was showing Catholicism. The king had a daughter, but before he died he had a son. They ended up having William III and Mary II become king and queen. |
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| Who are William III and Mary II? |
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| Two ended up becoming king and queen of England. Louis XIV doesn't like Dutch, William is Dutch, the tension is expressed in New France now. |
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| Which places were attacked in 1690 by New Englanders? |
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| Descibe the attack on Quebec? |
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| 2000 men and 200 ships attacked Quebec led by Sir William Phips and Governor General Frontenac. They didn't succeed. |
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| Who is Pierre Le Moyne d'lberville and what did he do, when? |
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Definition
1696 - 1697
He leaders a french retaliation with support of the Mi'Kmaq and attacks St Johns Newfoundland, takes 700 people as prisoners and then later attacks HBS (FORT YORK) and is successful. |
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| What does the treaty of Ryswick specify and when was it signed? |
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Definition
In 1697
The war of the league of Augsburg ends and France gets to keep all of New France when this treaty is signed. |
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Term
| What happened in 1700 between the French and First Nations? |
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Definition
| The French made a bunch of different Peace Treaties among the Heron and Iroquos (except Mohawk) who a sign a peace treaty among themselves. |
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| What treaty was signed in 1701? |
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| What is the treaty of Montreal and when was it is signed? |
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Definition
| In 1701, fourty first nations and french signed these individually - they hoped they would be able to neutralize the problems they had with the English. |
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Term
| What was the war of spanish succession and when did it occur? |
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Definition
1702-1713
Louis XIV decided to check spanish growth and power by putting his own grandson on the throan. |
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| What are the consequences for New France during the war of Spanish Succession? |
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Definition
| England and France are on opposite sides of this particular war. New France thus attack American Colonies, which are led by Governor Vaudreul, and attacks New England and NFL, deerfield in 1704 is a known attack which new Englanders resent New France for this. |
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| Who is Governor Vaudreul? |
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Definition
| Leads attacks on the American Colonies, New England, NFL, and Deer Field in 1704. His attacks were due to the War of Spanish Succession. |
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| What is the important of deer field? |
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Definition
| It was attacked in 1704 by New France (Governor vaudreuil) and this one is well known by New Englanders and they dispise and resent New France for this. |
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| NFL is attacked and 1200 people were taken as prisoners. |
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| New England and Britain Retaliate and attack Acadia, more specifically Port Royal and are successful. |
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| What is the Treaty of Utrechty? |
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Definition
| Louis XIV has to make significant successions in New France, does have to but he didn't want the alternatives. This treaty acknowledges that the British are in control Hudson's Bay, Newfoundland, Acadiam and Iroquois Confederacy. But France gets to keep control of Ile Royale (Cape Breton) and Ile Saint-Jean (PEI) |
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| When was the treaty of utrecht signed? |
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| Explain what Louisbourg is? |
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Definition
| A fort that is a stronghold for the frensh on Cape Breton. It is highly populated and a central meeting place for the miliay, religious organizations, and fishermen. There were trademen, craftsmen, and a high number of gov. officials. |
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