New France in the Early 1700s

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New France in the early 1700s

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A vast territory in North America under French control, including parts of present-day Canada and the United States.

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Role of the St. Lawrence River

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Vital for transportation and trade, with settlements primarily located along it.

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Economy of New France

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Heavily reliant on the fur trade, with relationships established with Indigenous peoples.

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French settlers in New France

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Known as habitants, they lived in small, close-knit communities along the St. Lawrence River.

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Role of the Catholic Church

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Central in daily life, providing education and social services, and converting Indigenous peoples.

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Governance of New France

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A hierarchical system with the King of France at the top, administered by a governor and intendant.

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Conflicts in the 1700s

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Marked by struggles between the French and British, including Queen Anne's War and King George's War.

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Decline of New France

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Began in the mid-1700s, with the pivotal Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759.

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Treaty of Paris 1763

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Ended French rule in North America, ceding control of New France to the British.

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Legacy of New France

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Continues to influence the cultural landscape of Canada today.