Chapter 3 – New France.ppt

Women and the Seigneuries French Women were allowed to hold (own) land (unlike other European countries). Women were encouraged to marry by 16 Women usually inherited the land when their husband died; others handed it over to their sons when they become of age. New France How was life different between New France and France? Even though the government structure and institutions were modeled after France, there was a large difference in lifestyle between France and New France. In France, the seigneurial system worked to the seigneur’s advantage and made them great profit. In N/F the seigneur did not make large profit, they only gained status. Vs France New France France Seigneur’s made less money and were not much richer than the Habitants Seigneur’s had social status. The Habitants had more independence, land and wealth. Habitants rarely had to pay taxes and often kept all of their produce. Habitants did not have to perform corvee. Seigneur’s made more money and were much richer than the Habitants. Seigneur’s had high social status. The Habitants had less independence, land and wealth. Habitants paid high taxes and often handed over a large portion of their produce. Habitants had to perform corvee. QUIZ Remove all books from your desk Use Black PEN while writing test Looking at your book/papers/electronic dictionary or your partner’s work will result in a ZERO (0). Absolute Monarchy is: Is a political position granted through votes Is a leader who holds power but grants people the right to vote. Is a leader who has unlimited power of their people. Power is not restricted. 2. King Louis XIV took control of New France because: He was born in Quebec and had a deep love for the country He wanted too make it his vacation property The colony was failing and wanted to increase France’s power and wealth. 3. What is not a characteristic of an Absolute Monarch Only the people selected by the King are allowed to participate in the government. The people have t