HIST 202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 09/18: Barter, Flour Sack, Seigneurial System Of New France
13 Dec 2015
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Early french settlers of area around mtl had to clear land, build own cabins. At first indg crops (beans, corn, squash, etc. In winter, continued to cut, gradually pushed tree line back. Process of expansion included, house size, livestock owned, # of children. Can"t discount women"s contribution, tho they are often poorly recorded. As children get older, they help more+more. Population/land colonized grew outwards from mtl/qc city+water. By 1700, mtl/qc city were connected by farms. Most plots were long/thin, extending out from river. Houses built close together, not much road-building burden. Settlers hospitable towards visitors (white ones, at least) Not much wealth disparity--everyone was pretty middling in terms of 1235 Most families had grain field w/ wood lot at back. 2-4 milk cows, 1-2 pigs, 12 hens. Sheep for wool--women made clothes (also used flax) Maybe 1-2 horses to plow fields--could also use for travel along new road network. Provided own food, housing, fuel, clothing, transportation.
