French colonies in America Flashcards
1
Q
how was the French approach to colonisation different to the British?
A
they moved into the interior by rivers, St. Lawrence and the Mississippi and used them as communication routes
2
Q
who did they rely on support from?
A
the French government, the colonists were few in number and had little support from the public
3
Q
what began to alarm the British?
A
when the 50,000 inhabitants of New France began to move inwards
4
Q
trading with the Indians in the Hudson Bay Area:
A
10 beaverskins for a gun
as the colonists began to move inwards, they paid for the transportation/ costs for the Indians, sold them a gun for 30 beaverskins
