Colonization Of North America: French Settlements - The Governing Of New France

The video explores the French colonial system in New France, highlighting the influence of French nobility on governance and the establishment of a three-part government to prevent corruption. It discusses the French settlers' reliance on Native American alliances for fur trading, with the coureur de bois playing a key role. The video also covers the strategic expansion of French trading posts, including the establishment of Detroit and New Orleans, and the geopolitical rivalry with the Spanish and English.

What was the primary purpose of the three-part government structure in New France?

• To facilitate trade with Native Americans

• To promote religious conversion

• To prevent official corruption and excessive ambition

• To ensure efficient tax collection

How did the French plan to establish New France despite a lack of settlers?

• By establishing a strong naval presence

• By focusing on agricultural development

• By building fortified trading posts and allying with Native Americans

• By importing settlers from other colonies

What was the role of the coureur de bois in New France?

• They were military leaders

• They were religious missionaries

• They were fur traders who integrated with Native communities

• They were colonial governors

Why did the Jesuits disapprove of the coureur de bois?

• They supported the British

• They were considered a hindrance to Christianizing the Native Americans

• They were seen as competitors in trade

• They refused to pay taxes

Which trading post became the principal one by 1701?

• Detroit

• New Orleans

• Fort Michilimackinac

• Fort St. Louis

What was the strategic importance of the Mississippi River for the French?

• It was a source of gold and silver

• It allowed them to isolate Spanish colonies and hem in English colonies

• It provided a direct route to the Pacific Ocean

• It was the main route for transporting agricultural goods

Who led the expedition that named the Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast 'Louisiana'?

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• Sieur de La Salle

• Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne