1. Slavery and the Law in New France
Angelique
Slavery and the Law in New France

2. France’s Territories in the New World

3. Royal Government ( )
Louis XIV
Louis XV

4. Society in New France

5. Economy of New France European interests in Africa
Why did the Europeans enslave Africans?

6. Slavery in New France “ New France might not have been a slave
society- that is, a society whose economy is
based on slavery- but it was a society with
slaves”
Afua Cooper
The Hanging of Angelique

7. Slavery in New France Labour shortage
Transactions between the colonists
Slavery in New France and in the southern United States- a comparison

8. Slavery in New France Occupations of a slave
Who would have owned a slave in New France?
“Code Noir”

9. Law in New France
The legal system was very different to what we have today.
There were no juries during trials.
You were assumed guilty unless you could prove your innocence.
Punishments were much harsher (almost no one went to jail, most punishments were physical.)
Hearsay was accepted as legitimate evidence.

10. Law and the Church
The church had a lot of influence with legal decisions.
In Montreal they selected the officers of the law.
Punishments were often seen as religious rituals.
A confession of guilt was the most important element for the courts.
Torture would be used to get a confession if the suspect refused to cooperate.

11. Marie-Joseph Angelique
Born in Portugal around 1710
Brought to New England
Sold to Francois Francheville

12. Life as a Domestic Slave
Prepared Meals
Cleaned and Washed
Run Errands
Shopped at Market
Worked on Francheville Farm

13. Francois Francheville
Fur Trader
Seigneurial Lord
Farm Owner
Entrepreneur in Mining
Money Lender

14. Therese Francheville From a Rich Merchant Family
Very Involved in Husbands Work
Troubled relationship with Angelique
Whipped Angelique
Afraid to be Alone with Angelique

15. Claude Thibault Former Soldier Indentured Labourer
Relationship with Angelique
Flees with Angelique to New England when She is Slated to be Sold
Captured Weeks Later

16. The Great Fire Fire Seen Coming From Francheville Roof.
Angelique Helps Rescue Some Items from the House
Falls Asleep in a Chapel
Is Arrested the Next Morning on Charge of Arson