Vocabulary French Worldview and Colonization

Social Studies Unit #2 Vocabulary French Worldview and Colonization

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A French speaking (Francophone) citizen of Acadia. (modern day Nova Scotia) Acadians

Francophone descendent of a settler in New France (modern day Quebec) living anywhere in North America. Canadiens

A disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin C!

Scurvy

A territory controlled by another country.

colony

Canadian fur trader, means “runners of the woods” They are the middle men of the fur Coureurs de trade. bois

Network of colonies controlled by a single country. Eg. England had a huge empire. empire Eg. Roman Empire. Social Studies Unit #2 Vocabulary French Worldview and Colonization The most powerful position in New France (on now Canadian soil). King’s personal representative. They would be APPOINTED for the job. Have to be a rich, noble man. Governor

Hab—ee- taw They are French farmers. Work for a Seigneur (noble lord) and have to pay tax to Habitants them. Social Studies Unit #2 Vocabulary French Worldview and Colonization

Word Illustration Definition A country extending its control over other countries or land, using force (military) imperialism

Noble people (Seigneurs) rented out their seigneurial farmland to the Habitants). In exchange, system habitants paid tax/gave some of their crops. Seigneurs had to build a mill and church! When the person in charge has TOTAL and Absolute power COMPLETE power.

A system of government where power lies in the ROYAL FAMILY, and it passes down monarchy their family blood line.

A crime of betraying ones country especially Treason be attempting to kill a monarch.

3 main people 1 – Governor Sovereign 2- Intendent Council 3- Bishop The government that the King set up in New France. Exclusive right to something. You’re only one allowed to sell something. Monopoly

“King’s Daughters” Poor or orphaned young girls living in Filles de roi France who were SENT to marry the men in (fee-de-wah) New France. Why???? TO HAVE CHILDREN AND INCREASE THE POPULATION. Francophone Someone whose first language is FRENCH Social Studies Unit #2 Vocabulary French Worldview and Colonization

Jesuits A member of the society of Jesus. Missionaries for the CATHOLIC faith. They came to New France to convert people.

Intendant 2nd MOST IMPORTANT position in New France. In charge of the DAY TO DAY things in the colony.

Bishop High ranking cleric in the Catholic Church and has a spot on the SOVEREIGN COUNCIL.

Seigneur Noble lord and land owner of the farms where the habitants (hab –ee-taw) worked.