New France - The Early Years

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1. The first European explorer, after the Vikings, was John Cabot. He was sent by the king of England. Who was that king? Henry VIII Edward VI Richard II Henry VII

2. What part of Canada did Cabot discover? Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland

3. The first French explorer to visit North America was Jacques Cartier. He came from St Malo and was sent by which French king? Francis I Henry II Louis XII none of these

4. Cartier's first voyage resulted in the establishment of the French territorial claim in North America and the discovery of Chaleur Bay on the Gaspe Peninsula. His second voyage, like Cabot's, was more substantial with three ships and 120 men. The two Indians which had accompanied Cartier back to France after the first voyage returned with him and acted as interpreters. This voyage lasted longer and necessitated a stay over the winter. During the winter, the crew went down with scurvy and 50 men perished before a cure was found. What was that cure? none of these cod liver oil bark and needles of white spruce, ground up and boiled pemmican

5. How many trips did Cartier to the area he called New France? Answer: (One Word - a number)

6. From the mid 1550s until the early 1600s there was no determined effort to expand the French influence in the New World. True False

7. Prior to becoming active in exploration and discovery, Champlain was an artisan. True False

8. Champlain's first command was of a vessel which journeyed to the West Indies. During that voyage he wrote his first book, 'Bref Discours' a volume which showed his strength as a journalist but also his limitations as an artist. For which nation did he make this trip? Holland Spain France England

9. The first settlement of Champlain was a disaster due to its location. Located on an island in a river, it was ideal for defense but not as far as habitions was concerned. Why was it unfit? lack of food scurvy cold all of these

10. When spring came, the remaining settlers packed up everying including the framework of their homes and moved to the mainland. Things were much better here and two winters were spent at Port Royal, the name of the new settlement. In order to relieve the monotony, Champlain established a gourmet society. Each member of the society attempted to outdo his fellows in the preparation of the evening meal. What was this society called? The Order of Gourmets none of the above The Port Royal Bon Vivants The Order of Good Cheer

11. What was the general area in which Port Royal was located called? Answer: (One Word - think of Evangeline)

12. In 1608, the Sieur de Monts, under whom Champlain had served in the Port Royal settlement, was successful in having his charter renewed for one year. This time, however, the expedition was divided into two parts, one ship returning to the Port Royal area while two ships established another settlement. What was that settlement? Lachine Montreal Quebec Three Rivers

13. One member of the group that Champlain brought to New France was an apothecary. His father had served as an apothecary at the court of Catherine de Medici. He became known as Canada's first farmer. Who was he? Jean Talon Louis Hebert Sieur de Maisonneurve Louis de Buade

14. In 1610 Champlain married Helene Boulle, the daughter of a wealthy Huguenot. There was a difference in age between the bride and groom. How many years older than Helene was Champlain? 10 more than 30 13 20

15. In 1609 Champlain made a decision which ultimately had disastrous consequences for the settlement of New France. Requested by the Indians in the Quebec area to assist them against their enemies, Champlain joined in an expedition against another Indian tribe. Against whom did he undertake a military expedition? Iroquois Algonquins Hurons Micmacs

16. When Champlain arrived in the New World in 1608 he was accompanied by a servant who answered the call of the wild with enthusiasm. He was the first to ascend the Ottawa River, the first to see Georgian Bay and all of the Great Lakes with the possible exception of Lake Huron. Who was he? Pierre de Maisonneuve Etienne Brule Louis Joliet Rene Robert La Salle

17. After the assassination of Henry IV, war broke out between France and Britain and an expedition was sent by Britain to assist the besieged Huguenot stronghold of La Rochelle. As part of that war, an expedition was sent out to capture the settlement at Quebec. Who led that expedition? Captain David Kirke Sir William Phips Sir William Pepperrell Sir Geoffrey Amherst

18. Although there were makeshift hospitals in New France prior to the arrival of this person, New France had no real hospital. Who founded the first hosptital in Montreal? Jeanne Mance Marie de l'Incarnation Father Gabriel Lalemant Paul de Chomeday

19. New France had a problem keeping the young men from heading into the woods to profit from the lucrative fur trade. These 'coureurs des bois' or 'runners of the woods' (that is, loners), were discouraged becasue they were needed in the settlements as farmers. They also served as competition to the official fur trade outlets. These two men, brothers-in-law, worked sometimes for the British and sometimes for the French. In 1665 they visited England and had an audience with King Charles II. This audience resulted in the establishment of the Hudson Bay Company. What were these scoundrels' last names? Answer: (Three Words: middle word and)

20. The 'big three' in New France were the governor, the intendant and the bishop. The authority of the governor and intendant tended to overlap and tension resulted. Who was known as 'The Great Intendant'? Answer: (Two Words - first and last name)

21. Louis XIV acted in a very paternalistic and despotic way when dealing with his colony of new France. His edicts required which of the following? all of these no one was allowed to return to France without permission parents were fined if their sons were not married by age 20 farmers were not allowed to move into town

22. One of the dramatic moments in the history of New France occurred in 1660 when a young soldier and 16 followers determined to foil the possibility of an Indian attack on Montreal. Joined by some 40 Huron allies, this group held off an attacking force of some 700 Iroquois warriors. Who led this suicidal mission? Adam Dollard, Sieur des Ormeaux Robert de La Salle Charles le Moyen Etienne Annahotaha

23. Who was the vicar-apostolic appointed in 1659 to head the Roman Catholic Church in New France? Queylus, Abbe de Loc Dieu Philippe de Rigaud Jean Talon Francois Xavier de Laval-Montmorency

24. Louis de Buade, New France's most energetic governor, was a soldier with an admirable record. As governor, he was able to come to an understanding with the Iroquois who admired and feared him. On the negative side, he was haughty, quarrelsome and boastful. He served as governor for ten years before being recalled to France. Seven years later, due to the deteriorating situation in the colony, he was reappointed governor at the age of 70. He died nine years later, still governor of New France. A hotel in Quebec city is named after him. He is better known by his aristocratic title. What is it? (3 words in French or 2 words in English) Answer: (Three Words : middle word - de)

25. During his second term as governor, Louis de Buade put his forces on the offensive against the British and the Iroquois as a result of Iroquois raids on his colony. In 1689 his forces captured Schenectady, Salmon Falls (N.H.) and Casco Maine. In retaliation, Boston sent an expedition against Quebec. In response to a demand for surrender, what was his reply? "Just wait and see what I'll do, just wait and see." "Fuddle Duddle." "Merde." "I shall answer by the mouths of my cannons."