HST 307 Lecture 2: HST 307 Second Lecture
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Hudson"s bay monopoly, constant war between british and french. Relations between british and french within north america not good. Jean baptiste colbert responsible for colonies and economy of france. If you build up colonies, in times of war, they can help the country. Come up with society and export it to new france. Disappeared in 1763, but wanted it to continue. Leaders in france would send instructions on how new france should be run. Lieutenants and seigneury-captain of militia ran the colony. Governor general represents the king, in charge of protection of colony, Relations with other colonies, relations with first nations. Power divided preventing one man from complete control. Montreal, three rivers, and quebec had representatives from each person. Seigneury would serve under the captain of militia. People thought that the system worked, if not complaints were heard up the hierarchy. Intendant is in charge or justice (sometimes judge)
