François de Laval was the first bishop of New France. He arrived at Québec in 1659, and was the head of the Catholic […]
Read MoreMarguerite Bourgeoys
Marguerite Bourgeoys was born in 1620. Like many French people of her time, she believed strongly in the catholic religion, […]
Read MoreJean Talon
Jean Talon was the first intendant of New France, and an experienced administrator. He was sent to Québec in 1665 […]
Read MoreRené-Robert Cavelier de La Salle
When La Salle arrived in New France in 1667, he settled on the island of Montréal where his brother was […]
Read More55 000 people
Québec, 1745, Your Majesty King Louis XV, Despite all our efforts, the populationPopulation comes from the Latin populus, meaning “the people.” We […]
Read MoreClearing the land for settling: arriving on a seigneury
The colony of New France was divided into long narrow strips of land perpendicular to the St Lawrence River or other […]
Read MoreNew France around 1745
New France has begun to expand. Explorers have opened up new regions, and new settlers have built a thriving colony […]
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