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Apr 17, 1534
Jacques Cartier claims land for France
Jacques Cartier claimed territory around the St. Lawrence River - in what is now Quebec - for France in 1534.
The French began their rule over North America VIDEO -
Samuel de Champlain takes possession of Newfoundland
Newfoundland was also known as Acadia -
King Louis XIV introduces the Seigneurial System
King Louis XIII of France introduces the seigneurial system and forbids settlement in New France by anyone other than Roman Catholics. This system divides up land for use among habitants. In New France the land was divided in long narrow strips to allow access to river transportations. -
Louis d'Ailleboust becomes Governor
Louis d'Ailleboust becomes governor of New France after the refusal of Maisonneuve to take the position. -
Jean de Lauzon becomes Governor
Jean de Lauzon becomes governor of New France. -
Pierre DuBois, baron Davaugour becomes Governor
Pierre DuBois, baron Davaugour becomes governor of New France. -
Establishment of Royal Colony
New France was run completely by King Louis XIV of France and his appointed officials.The Sovereign Council is created to administer the colonies under the absolute authority of the King. -
Appointment of Jean Talon as Intendant
New France was used as a source of raw materials and as a market for goods manufactured in France. -
Comte de Frontenac appointed as Governor General
He was recalled again in 1682 and reappointed in 1689. -
Laval made Bioshop of Quebec
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King Louis XIV Ruled New France
King Louis XIV and his successors ruled New France through appointed officials. The people had little say in the governmental policies. -
Peace Treaty with Iroquois
Peace treaty concluded with the Iroquois. Although the French claimed the land, most of it was not settled. The had to defend themselves in order to gain control over the land. Although the treaty turned Hudson Bay, Newfoundland and part of Acadia (Nova Scotia) over to Great Britain, France remained in control of Île Royale (Cape Breton Island), as well as Île Saint-Jean (Prince Edward Island) and the northern part of Acadia, what is today New Brunswick -
Roman Catholic Influence
In addition to playing a part in the Royal Colony of New France, the Roman Catholic Church attempted to extend its influence to the First People. -
New France's "Golden Age"
By 1720 Canada had become a self-sufficient colony with a population of 24,594 people. The Church, although now less powerful than it had originally been, controlled education and social welfare. These years of peace are often referred to by French Canadians as New France's "Golden Age". -
War of the Austrian Succession
Peace lasted until 1744 when news of the outbreak of the War of the Austrian Succession reached Fort Louisbourg. The French forces went on the attack first in a failed attempt to capture Annapolis Royal, the capital of the British Nova Scotia. -
Louisburg fell to the British
In 1745 Louisburg fell to the British -
Death of Braddock
In 1755, General Edward Braddock led an expedition against the French Fort Duquesne, and although they were numerically superior to the French militia and their Indian allies, Braddock's army was routed and Braddock was killed. -
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, also known as the Battle of Quebec, was a pivotal battle in the Seven Years' War. The battle, which began on 13 September 1759, was fought between the British Army and Navy, and the French Army, on a plateau just outside the walls of Quebec City, on land that was originally owned by a farmer named Abraham Martin. The battle between Great Britain and France lasted 15 minutes being won by the British. -
End of the Seven Years' War
End of the Seven Years' War
