1. The World of New France
Royal Government

2. 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

3. The King steps in (Louis XIV)

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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