Zac's AP US History: Frantic French Find Flimsy Foothold For New France

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Frantic French Find Flimsy Foothold For New France

Samuel De Champlain, the "Father of New France."

Quebec, founded in 1608 becomes capital of French empire in the New World.

French make fateful alliance with the Huron Indians, aiding them in their war against the Iroqouis.

King Louis XIV (not actually shown, though possibly better looking...) began French interests in the New World.

French peasants already in the English colonies or back in France had no economic motive to move to Canada. French Huguenots were not allowed there either.

Despite its size, New France had a population of only 60,000 including its Canadian territories. France's attempt to turn its North American holdings into a successful colonizing venture like those of the Britain failed and despite its grandeur it lost its North American holdings.

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