New France - Wikipedia
New France (French: Nouvelle-France) was the territory colonized by France in North America, beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and …
Governance and Sites of Power | Virtual Museum of New France
As it colonized New France, France transplanted its form of government: absolute monarchy. The king was the source of all justice and exercised supreme power by divine right. Like France, …
1663 - The Royal Government - Societies and Territories
In 1663, New France had a new government. The colony was run by two men: a governor who was in charge of the army; a steward who was in charge of justice and the economy. Jean …
Sovereign Council of New France - Wikipedia
The Sovereign Council (French: Conseil souverain) was a governing body in New France. It served as both Supreme Court for the colony of New France, as well as a policy-making body, …
The story of New France: the cradle of modern Canada
May 21, 2020 · Based on the bestselling novel by Annie Proulx, the eight-part series explores a mysterious massacre that threatens to throw the region into war and reveals the tensions and …
Canadian History Hall | Canadian Museum of History
Featuring countless stories of individuals and groups that shaped Canada, this signature exhibition offers an engaging and thought-provoking look at Canada’s history from time …
New France Under the Royal Government | Secondaire - Alloprof
In 1663, the king implemented the Royal Government and several measures to increase the population of the colony, which only had 3 000 habitants. Over generations, the colonists …
The Conquest of New France - The Canadian Encyclopedia
Feb 6, 2006 · Under the policies laid out in the Royal Proclamation of 1763, the governor became the authority in the new province of Quebec. The governor was appointed by the British …
New France | The Canadian Encyclopedia
Augustin de Saffray de Mézy, governor of New France (d at Québec C 6 May 1665). De Mézy was chosen first governor of New France under direct royal rule 1663-65. The colonial …
New France - The Canadian Encyclopedia
Sep 4, 2013 · New France. The history of France as a colonial power in North America began during the 16th century, during the era of European exploration and fishing expeditions. At its …
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