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People of New France - Coggle Diagram
People of New France
The Fur Traders
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Coureur de Bois
Which originated from certain men who traded in New France and how they would run into the woods to trade with the First Nations.
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Farmers
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Seigneurs
Typically men from noble families, could also be women and commoneers.
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Were farmers who lived on Seigneuries which were large plots of land owned by seigneurs also known as landlords.
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Sovereign Council
Intendant
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Kept his eye out for new ways to exploit the colony for the benefit of France. Made the colony less dependent on France for its basic needs.
Governor
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Represented the king and controlled the military, looked after the defense of the colony.
Bishop
Represented the Catholic church which played an important role in the colony, guidance, and founded schools, hospitals, and orphanages.
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Soldiers
Typically, men would choose to be a part of the military so they could make a living.
The king wanted men to settle in New France so he offered officers seigneuries, also known as an opportunity to change their lives.
Came to New France and were responsible for defending the colony against Haudenosaunee and the British.
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