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New France, The Sovereign Council
Governor - they…
New France
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-they had to clear the land, plant crops and build housing
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-they had to clear the land, plant crops and build housing
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Fur Traders Coureur de bois -means "runner of the woods."
-they ran into the forest to seek trade with First Nations
-worked independently
Merchants
-worked jobs such as blacksmiths, shoemakers, and bakers
-made their living in the fur trade
-bought furs
Voyageurs
-Means "traveller"
-they travelled between the fur merchants of montreal and great lakes
travelled by boats
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Soldiers
-they came to defend against the Haudenosaunee and British -the king wanted them to settle in New France
-many of them chose this career to make a living
Catholic Church/Clergy --divisions between catholics and protestants were bitter
-people consulted them before making important decisions
-they established schools, hospitals, and orphanages
The Sovereign Council
Governor - they represent the king -they deal with eternal relations
Intendant
-They work to keep colonies in good order
-they make colonies less dependent on France for meeting their basic needs
-looks for ways to exploit the colony
Bishop of Quebec
-represented the Catholic church
-provided spiritual & moral guidance
-founded schools, hospitals, and orphanages.
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