HIST 2500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Seigneurial System Of New France, Coutume, Mercantilism
Document Summary
Marie joseph angelique (she nearly burned down montreal) We are going to look at the french colonial society and how it emerged and developed. The first french expedition in north america go back in the 16th century- began in the. His first voyages was 1534 and was a tour of the gulf of st. lawrence. He came back for one last visit he stole couple people and brought some back. He wanted to find gold and mineral riches and bring it back but he did not find any gold. He was looking for a passage way to asia. He thought if he kept going up the st. lawerence river that eventually he would. He had 3 voyages in the 16th century which result in no lasting french presence in canada in canada. French business later come up with a new idea to harvest. 1600 tadoussac (it becomes important for maintain the french presence)
