The French Regime: Culture and currents of thought

Question 1

Who were the first colonists?

Answer 1

1. habitants
2. coureurs de bois
3. merchants

Question 2

The first colonists had to adapt to the harsh climate and were located far from France, therefore…

Answer 2

Were greatly influenced by 1rst Occupants and developed independent spirits

Question 3

What are some expressions of the Canadiens’ independent spirit?

Answer 3

1. New style of clothing, decorations, food, furniture
2. Fur trading without a permit
3. Resistance to authority

Question 4

What were the Church’s two religious goals?

Answer 4

1. Make New France a Catholic society

2. Convert 1rst Occupants

Question 5

What were some roles the Church plays in daily life?

Answer 5

1. Education
2. Health Care
3. Social services/record keeping

Question 6

What were some ways the Church showed authority?

Answer 6

1. Control over daily life
2. Church attendance compulsory
3. Canadiens don’t always follow the rules

Question 7

What is absolutism?

Answer 7

Idea that political rulers received their power from God. Rulers have absolute power, absolute authority

Question 8

What are some expressions of absolutism?

Answer 8

1. Coat of arms
2. Luxury of Chateau St. Louis
3. Appointment of the bishop by the King