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The World of New France Royal Government
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Why bring in Royal Government?
The company wasn’t fulfilling its requirements (not enough settlers) The English colonies to the South were rapidly growing in population Constant Iroquois raids were a problem
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The King steps in (Louis XIV)
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New Leadership Minister of the Marine: Jean-Baptiste Colbert
First Intendant: Jean Talon Talon will be the real leader on the ground, later working with Governor Frontenac to radically improve the colony.
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New settlers under Talon
1500 new people brought by Talon Most are short term labourers and soldiers, though many will choose to stay in New-France. Diversified agriculture Set up some of the first real industry in New France
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What was life like as a citizen?
No right to vote Only Catholics allowed to hold office No free press (most couldn’t read anyway) No real modern freedoms Slavery was also legal
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