In this activity, students will need to answer the question, “What was the biggest difference between life […]
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Slavery in New France around 1745
In this activity, students will need to answer the question, “Of all the ways slavery changed life […]
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Check Your Knowledge: New France around 1745
Here is a collection of questions to check your knowledge about New France around 1745. Note: Did […]
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New France 1745 Image Bank
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Read MoreThe paths that walk
The road network was not very well developed in 1745. Every region had roads that led to […]
Read MoreWe need email in New France!
Travelling in 1745 Around 1745, it took people six to eight weeks to travel from France to Canada. […]
Read MoreThe Chemin du Roy
The Chemin du Roy (literally, the king’s road) was completed in 1737. Now people could travel from […]
Read MoreWho does what in the government?
From 1663, New France had been governed according to the principles of an absolute monarchy. In short, […]
Read MoreThe town economy
The towns of New France had no industries, except shipbuilding and ironworks. In the towns goods were […]
Read MoreCottage industries
I came to the village today because I needed a few things. Not all the habitants in […]
Read MoreThe market, a place for buying and selling
Melons for sale! Fresh butter, who wants fresh butter? It’s always a bit overwhelming when you go […]
Read MoreFarming 1745
At the time, most Canadians were farmers who cultivated the land. After clearing their censive, they farmed […]
Read MoreThe arts in New France
Although Canadians did not have much time for art, there were still many forms of artistic expressionAn […]
Read MoreThe village church
In New France, almost everyone was Catholic and the church was at the heart of religious life. People […]
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