How did people entertain themselves in the early days of New France? Well, we can assume that many stories were […]
Read MoreCoureurs de bois
In 1645, a new social group was created in New France: the coureurs de bois. Although they were still few in […]
Read MoreThe companies
In 1627, France created the Compagnie des Cent-Associés (company of one hundred associates). The company was responsible for handling affairs […]
Read MoreSeigneurs and censitaires
At the time in New France, most people in the colonyColonizationColonization occurs when one country takes control of another country, […]
Read MoreIndigenous Peoples around 1645
The fur tradeTrade is when we buy, sell, or just exchange goods (things, foods, etc.) or services (helping… Around […]
Read MoreThe engagés
My name is Henri Lauson and I am 25 years old. I am what is called an “engagépersonne qui vient travailler […]
Read MoreMissionaries
In 1645, the populationPopulation comes from the Latin populus, meaning “the people.” We say populationPopulation comes from the Latin populus, meaning “the people.” We say population when we talk about a group... when we talk about a group… of […]
Read MorePaul Chomedey de Maisonneuve
Have you ever visited Old Montréal? Perhaps you’ve noticed that there is a street there named after St. Paul, in memory […]
Read MoreJeanne Mance
Just like Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve, Jeanne Mance’s name is still very present in Montréal today. You can find […]
Read MoreSamuel de Champlain
If you ask people who Samuel de Champlain was, many will say he founded the city of Québec in 1608. […]
Read MoreLaviolette
Mr. de Laviolette was the founder of one of the first towns in the province of Québec. Can you guess […]
Read MoreFewer than 1000 people
Québec, 1645 Your Lordship, I have been the governor of New France for several years now and I am discouraged […]
Read MoreGrowing settlements
In 1645, the three largest settlements in New France were Québec (later Québec City) (founded in 1608), Trois-Rivières (founded in […]
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