HIS263Y1 Lecture Notes - Kateri Tekakwitha, Smallpox, Distinct Society
Document Summary
The royal takeover and the transformation of new france. 1/5 of canadians speak french as a first language: this is mostly spoken in quebec and new brunswick. Canada is now a colony rather than a village: 3,000 people in 1663. Acadia had 500 people: what is now new brunswick/nova scotia. Very small population in contrast to the indigenous nations around them. Canada and acadia on agriculturally marginal land: not suited for large-scale plantation, better for family farming. Military fort was established in order to protect fishing claims in newfoundland. Comes into his majority 1661: king in action as well as name, this is at a time when france is competing directly with england and spain. Wants france to grow its empires, its oversea colonies: to enrich france and make it the most powerful european country. Believed strongly in absolutism: wanted to control, unite and strengthen france. Very catholic and anti-protestantism: promoted conversion in the communities in canada.
