THE SOCIETY OF NEW FRANCE

 New France was hierarchical society.  A hierarchical society is a society in which there are distinct levels of status or authority.  In New France there were two hierarchies: the civil hierarchy and the religious hierarchy.  Civil hierarchy is for general citizens. At the top of the pedestal was the King (who lived in France) but who was represented by his Viceroy. THE HIERARCHY OF NEW FRANCE

 The Governor was the top official in New France.  Responsible for seeing that the Kings orders were carried out.  Made laws, decided what taxes people should pay, responsible for the relationship between New France and other European groups.  Symbol of a king so acted like one. THE GOVERNMENT

 Most famous governor was Louis de Baude, Comte Frontenac  Was ordered by king to keep the colony small and not develop the seigneuries and fur trade.  But Frontenac did exactly the opposite and sent military parties to explore further inland and built forts to claim the land including For Frontenac which became Kingston Ontario.  The King was unhappy with Frontenac THE GOVERNOR

 The Intendant did the day-to-day work of the government, being responsible for finance and justice ad seeing the rules and laws of the council were obeyed.  The governor was of noble birth while the intendant was a commoner (of lower status)  Most famous intendant was Jean Talon THE INTENDANT

 Talon was intendant of France’s northern territories, including what is now Nova Scotia, New Brunswick.  Talon’s major accomplishments  conducted a census of the population  Carried out a survey to find out what resources new France could supply besides fur.  Organized the building of sawmills, fisheries and a brewery  Increased New France’s trade with French colonies in Caribbean  Increased immigration from France and was responsible for setting up Filles du roi program. JEAN TALON

 A census records every person who is alive on census day and includes details about their age, occupation, religion and so on.  Today in Canada we take a census every five years.  In the government in New France took a census.  This census recorded 2079 people. It recorded only men.  It was mostly me which explains the filles du roi. CENSUS

 Rate the historical significance of your subject: 1 not significant – 5 very significant  Profundity: how deeply did this event or person, object affect people?  Quantity: how many people’s lives were affected?  Durability: How long lasting were the changes? HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL

THE PRINTING PRESS

WORLD WAR 1

FREDERICK BANTING

TERRY FOX

DON CHERRY

 In the 1740’s the British influence in North American had grown.  Four reasons for Great Britain’s power  the British founded the Thirteen colonies (New England)  Hudson’s Bay Company maintained fur trade with GB  ’s on Great Britain controlled the land south of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, and Lake Erie  Great Britain signed a treaty controlling Acadia (Nova Scotia)  All of this made New France nervous! Great Britain could cut off supplies whenever they wished. THE FINAL YEARS OF NEW FRANCE