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New France mind map
Soldiers
The king wanted some military men to settle in New France. He also got officers to then encouraged soldiers to settle on their land.
A seigneury represented an opportunity for an officer to change their life. Many of these men chose a military career only because they needed a way to make money.
Many soldiers went to Few France to defend the colony against the Haudenosaunee and also against the British armies.
Sovereign Council
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Bishop of Quebec
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It provided spiritual and moral guidance, and founded schools and hospitals.
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Catholic Church/Clergy
In Europe, the divisions between Catholics and Protestants had become much deeper and bitter towards each other.
Britain prevents Catholics from serving in the government. These measures made people more aware of the connection between their faith and identity.
For forty years, the Jesuits had supplied important information about New France. Relations are a sort of annual report A Jesuit, named Pierre wrote the first history letter of New France.
Fur traders
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Coureur de bois
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Soon independent trading was illegal but that didn't stop the Coureur as they kept on trading their furs.
Coureur de bois also means runner of the woods which originated from how engaged some men were when trading.
Farmers
Seigneurs
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To keep their land grants they had to recruit settlers to farm it. They also had to build a house for them to live in.
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Habitants
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Sometimes habitants and seigneurs ended up in court answering complaints that they had followed through on their obligations.