AMH 2010 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Coureur Des Bois, Fur Trade, Albany Congress
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French protestants who were granted toleration by the edict of nantes in 1598 but not permitted to settle in new france. 1598, gave limited toleration to french protestants; allowed france to become united and start turning its eyes towards the new world. France by granting limited toleration to huguenots which promoted civil unity and reinstated the huguenots" rights minister. In politics, a person appointed by the head of state to take charge of some department or agency of government. "france blossomedled by a series of brilliant ministers" French fur-trappers ranged over the woods and waterways of north america in pursuit of beaver. They are known as "runners of the woods". They were free spenders, two-fisted drinkers, free livers and lovers. They littered the land with scores of place names, including baton rouge, terre haute, des moines, and. French-canadian explorers, adventurers, and traders; they also recruited.