Population+-+French+Regime+(1608-1760)

=What you need to know= = = =First Attempts at Settlement= In the late 1500s, attempts to establish permanent settlement colonies in New France were unsuccessful. The first successful settlement was in Acadia, when Port-Royal was founded in 1605. Below is a map from 1609, depicting some settlements along the St. Lawrence. When analyzing a map, look at all the information and think about what you can infer from it. **Click on the link below for a closer look at the map.** Think about who is already on the territory, what the French knew of the territory and about the settlements. A land of riches - map
 * Effects of European influence on Aboriginals
 * The seigneurial system as a factor in the settlement and occupation of the territory
 * Jean Talon and his successors’ policies to promote a high birth rate and immigration
 * The demographic and social characteristics of the population

=Seigneurial system= More on the seigneurial system

=Aboriginal presence during French regime.=
 * Domicilies (Evangelization)


 * Iroquois Wars more

//Champlain's Musket Blast (From Champlain's Voyages of 1613) On the right is drawn the Iroquois temporary camp in which they spent the night. The engraver freely borrowed the hammocks and the palm trees from illustrations of Latin America.)//
 * Champlain Battles the Iroquois ||
 * //Jul 30, 1609// - Champlain and his First Nations allies battled the Iroquois on Lake Champlain, beginning 90 years of war between Iroquois and French. Champlain’s musket kills three and astonishes the enemy. ||
 * //Jul 30, 1609// - Champlain and his First Nations allies battled the Iroquois on Lake Champlain, beginning 90 years of war between Iroquois and French. Champlain’s musket kills three and astonishes the enemy. ||

=Encouraging Immigration=
 * Champlain's society project


 * Company of One Hundred Associates More on the Company of New France


 * Click on this link for information about the population of New France in 1666. The site includes questions to help you interpret the data. Jean Talon Census 1666


 * Engagés: Indentured servants in New France who worked for farmers or fur traders as hired help, usually on three-year contracts.


 * Filles du Roy More on the King's Daughters




 * Carignan-Salières soldiers
 * Financial incentives

Powerpoint on immigration to New France.



=Natural Growth Rate=

What were the causes of population growth?



=Aboriginal Population in Trouble=


 * Microbial shock


 * Iroquois Wars

Listen to Samuel Champlain talk about the settlement of North America! =media type="custom" key="10584588"=

A simple overview of the French regime. media type="youtube" key="NdDgnQSpot0" height="315" width="420" =Useful Websites= Virtual Museum of New France New France - New Horizons