The French in North America American Pageant ch6 ~ Melissa Carter.

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The French in North America American Pageant ch6 ~ Melissa Carter

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Huguenots French Protestants being

persecuted for their religious beliefs.

1598- Edict of Nantes- granted limited tolerance of the Protestant faith in France.

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French exploration of North AmericaEstablishment of Quebec in 1608Exploration of the St. Lawrence

RiverExploration of the Mississippi

RiverTraveled across the continent in

search of beaver

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French ExplorersSamuel de

Champlain- St. Lawrence River

Robert de LaSalle- Mississippi River

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FORT QUEBEC

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Growth of New FranceVery slow…..WHY?Lacked reason to migrate

◦French landowners vs. displaced English

◦Huguenots would not find refuge ◦Little, to no economic benefit

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Coureurs de bois“runners of the woods”Hunters and trappersRough men who went deep into

the continent in search of beaver for the fur trade

Interaction with Native American◦Trade◦Worked together◦Loss of Indians due to disease

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FRENCH FUR TRADING MAP

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French & Indian Interaction“frontier of inclusion” Much less violent- New France a

series of small forts and towns. Most French were wanderers – relied upon hunting, trapping and fishing. (No land encroachment)

Jesuits- Catholic missionaries that often became a part of a tribe for several months to years.

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Intermarriage◦Few European women, more Indian

women available◦Indian women knew the tasks

required of fur preparation◦Economic benefits for both◦Creation of a new society- metis

(blend of European and Indian)◦Metis- “children of the fur trade”