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New France (The soverein council (Governor (They controlled the military,…
New France
The soverein council
Governor
They controlled the military
They looked after the defence
They delt with trade
Intendant
He is the chief administrator of the colony
He kept the colony in good order
He made the colony less dependent on france
Bishop of Quebec
They represented the catholic church.
Their reputation depended on their standing at church.
Soldiers
Many soldiers came to protect France.
Many soldiers chose to be soldiers only so they could make money.
France encouraged people to be soldiers and go to Canada
Fur Traders
Coureur de Bois
It means runner of the woods.
They were illegal traders
They even sold furs in the British colonies
Merchants
Many made their living on the fur trade.
They traded goods from France with furs.
They shipped the furs to France and sold them for profit.
Voyageurs
They traveled between fur merchants
They were hired to paddle trade goods and fur
Voyageur means traveler
The Catholic Church/Clergy
The catholic church played a big role in new france
Even when France was taken over, the church remained strong.
People consulted the clergy before making decisions.
Farmers
Habitants
Farmers that didn't own land
Siegneurs
Farmers that owned land
Received land grants from the King