1. The Significance of New France
Chapter 3 – Lesson #16

2. The Significance of New France
Please open your text to page H60, we will read this page together.
How were the First Nations affected by the French?
were forced to change their religion
were involved in supplying furs, not for survival but for making money, ­ this went against their beliefs
were involved in wars that had nothing to do with them

3. The Significance of New France
2. How did New France affect Canada today?
responsible for the Roman Catholic population in North America
Responsible for the French­ speaking population in Québec
French is the second language in Canada
civil law (property and family law) in Québec is based on French law