1. Colonization and Imperialism
France, New France, and relations with First nations

2. “When all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.”
What do you think this statement means?

3. Samuel de Champlain Was a soldier and a sailor.
Appointed by King Henry IV to set up fur trading posts in North America. Had a monopoly on the business in exchange for starting a colony.
Colony: area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.
Curiosity Question: Based on our look at the early explorers, what purpose would most colonies serve?
An outpost to establish economic gains

4. The first colonies Port-Royal
Established in 1605, on the Northwest coast of Nova Scotia.
From there, they mapped the coastline and established a base of operations
Established the “Order of Good Cheer” to maintain the spirits of the colonists.
Unable to locate a steady supply of furs, the post was disbanded in
A few colonists stayed, would eventually form the French colony of Acadia.

5. The First Colonies Quebec
Established in 1608, naturally defensible towering cliffs, perfect spot for a fort. Was looking for the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) village of Stadacona, but found no evidence of it.
Knowing his own men did not know the territory as well, he decided to ally with locals. He made military alliances with the Algonquin and Innu peoples in their struggles against the Haudenosaunee.
The French helped in the wars against the Haudenosaunee.

6. With a partner, look for details and try to discern what’s happening in this picture.

7. Critical Questions:
What motivates the construction of colonies within occupied territories? Which side benefits more in this relationship? How?
What do you think of Champlain’s decision to ally with one side in a long standing conflict? Please consider a few things; his previous career, how long he had been in North America, language barriers, anything else you think may be relevant.
The painting “Defaite des Yroquois au Lac de Champlain” depicts his battle with the Haudenosaunee based on a drawing he did. What does it tell us about his and the French point of view on the First Nations they were encountering?