HST 307 Study Guide - Final Guide: Whale Oil, 3 Women, Military History Of The Acadians
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Civil law in quebec is different from the rest of the country b/c it fallows the french. The french made a place which would help france, they want to build a strong colony. Everyone in control went back all the way back to france. There was a chain of command for the justice system. Fees to pay judge was very low. Went very quickly, the judge would here the sides of the story and make decision quickly. Everyone was treated equally, poor or rich. Society would look after you if you had no place in society. The state or catholic church would look after you if had nothing, then would be trained in a certain trade. Even if you were sick they would look after you. Free health care, could go to hospital run by nuns, as long as there was no. King provides land, if war the king would sent soldiers.
