chapter three quiz Flashcards
(65 cards)
Both the french and british expanded their empires by creating colonies where?
In North America
Which European colonists were involved in the fur trade?
both the French and the British
Who was “sandwiched” between British colonies?
French
Both home countries of the French and British were ruled by a
king
Who were the filles du roi
Known as the “kings daughters”, they were women who were sent to New France to become wives
Who was Jaques Cartier
a French explorer
Who populated their colonies fast? Britain or France?
Britian
New France relied on who for survival?
France
Who presented the idea of exploring Hudson’s Bay?
Radisson and Grossiers
Did Radisson and Grossiers idea to explore the Hudson’s Bay follow through?
No. France declines.
What religion was common in France?
Catholic
What was the climate in New France?
Cold and wet
What seaway did New France line?
St. Lawrence River
What system divided the land?
Seigneurial System
The Sovereign Council allowed New France to do what?
Govern themselves
British invested a lot of money into
colonies
Which colony was allowed to have different beliefs?
British
Were the British allowed to trade with other countries?
Yes
Was New France allowed to trade with other countries?
No, just France
What was the weather like in the 13 colonies
Mild
Who was Henry Hudson ?
A British navigator and explorer
How many British colonies are on the east coast?
13
British economies were based on
farming, fishing and logging
Who was John Cabot?
an explorer that claimed Newfoundland