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2 de may. de 2024 · New France, (1534–1763), the French colonies of continental North America, initially embracing the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Newfoundland, and Acadia (Nova Scotia) but gradually expanding to include much of the Great Lakes region and parts of the trans-Appalachian West. Histoire de la Nouvelle France.
- Louisbourg
In 1745, when Britain was opposing France in the War of the...
- Acadia
Acadia, North American Atlantic seaboard possessions of...
- Bay of Fundy
Bay of Fundy, inlet of the Atlantic Ocean between the...
- Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Sainte Marie, city, seat (1826) of Chippewa county, at...
- Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, archipelago about 15 miles (25...
- Louisbourg
A map of New France made by Samuel de Champlain in 1612. In 1534, Jacques Cartier planted a cross in the Gaspé Peninsula and claimed the land in the name of King Francis I. It was the first province of New France. The first settlement of 400 people, Fort Charlesbourg-Royal (present-day Quebec City), was attempted in 1541 but lasted only two years.
- Founding and Background
- Commercial Administration of The Colony and The Religious Missions
- Development Under Royal Administration
- Resumption of Exploration and Economic Expansion
- End of Expansion and Economic Crisis
- Recovery in Times of Peace
- Conquest: France Leaves The English Its Few Acres of Snow
The founding of New France was part of the vast wave of European exploration initiatives in the 16th century. Following in the footsteps of other European powers (England, Spain and Portugal) and the voyages to America by Christopher Columbus in 1492, John Cabot in 1497, and the Corte-Real brothers (see also Portuguese), France became interested in...
From 1608 to 1663, the administration of the colony was entrusted to the trading companies composed of merchants from various cities in France. Later companies undertook to populate and develop America in return for the privilege of exploiting its resources. The Company of One Hundred Associates — the brainchild of Louis XIII’s great minister, Card...
The development of the colony was stimulated by the intervention of Louis XIV, who made it a true province of France. He provided it with a hierarchical administrative organization, ensured its settlement, extended its territorial boundaries, and allowed the number of economic undertakings to increase. However, before this could be achieved, peace ...
The imperialist ambitions of Louis XIV, the defeat of the Haudenosaunee, and the necessity to rebuild the fur trade network were instrumental in the resumption of exploration of both the Great Lakes and the Mississippi. François Dollier de Casson, Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette, Cavelier de La Salle are examples of famous explorers of t...
New France reached the pinnacle of its territorial expansion in the early 18th century. Approximately 250 people were living in ten settlements in Newfoundland. The population of Acadia was almost 1,500. Several hundred people had settled at the mouth of the Mississippi River, while just as many had settled in the Great Lakes region. Hundreds of pe...
The economic recovery was very slow, but experienced unprecedented growth during the long period of peace from 1713 to 1744. To protect its fishing areas, territory and trade with the colony, France erected an imposing fortress in Louisbourg. The growth of agriculture resulted in surpluses which, from 1720, were exported to Cape Breton and the Fren...
France felt, however, that New France cost a great deal, but brought little in return. The Seven Years’ War pitted Great Britain (which had become an aggressive sea power) against a France forced onto the defensive. It put the British colonies with their population of 1,500,000 against the scant 70,000 people who represented the mixed success of th...
23 de ago. de 2021 · World History Encyclopedia, 23 Aug 2021. Web. 07 May 2024. A map produced in 1719 showing New France. The pink area marks the territory of Canada.
26 de mar. de 2021 · A map of New France c. 1750 CE within the context of European colonies in North America.
6 de dic. de 2017 · Below is the map of New France created by French colonist and cartographer Samuel de Champlain and used in navigation in later times. Samuel de Champlain made about 29 voyages across the Atlantic Ocean and founded the city of Quebec and New France.
21 de may. de 2020 · King Louis XIV takes control. After 55 years of oversight by trading companies, New France was turned over to royal rule in 1663. Louis XIV tried to reverse New France’s fortunes by investing ...
