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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Population
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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
First Occupants
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Sep 1, 1500
Ice Bridge
The ice bridge is what helped the first occupants to get to America -
Jan 1, 1534
Jacques Catier Voyage
Jacques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River region in search of a passageway to Asia and precious metals. The French lost interest in the region when Cartier was not able to find a way to Asia. However, the Basque and Breton fisherman who regularly sailed the gulf of the St. Lawrence River, communicated with Native nations and traded diffrent objects for fur. -
Oct 26, 1536
Jacques Cartier Attemted to make a Permanent settlement
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Samuel de Cahmplain
In 1608, Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec in order to facilitate fur trade with the Ameridians. The name "Quebec" comes from the Amerindian word meaning "narrowing". They used this word because Quebec is where the Saint Lawrence rivers narrows down. -
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French Regime
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The Company of 100 Associates
In 1627, the King of France mandated the Company of 100 Associates to populate the colony which at that time had about one hundred European habitants. The company attracted several hundreds colonist, but this was still 4000 under what was predicted. -
Paul Chomedey
In 1642, Paul Chomedey founded Ville-Marie close to the Iroquois village of Hochelaga along with other people such as the nurse Jeanne Mance. The purpose of the settlement was to evangelize the Amerindians, but it soon became a major trading post. -
Jean Talon and the filles du roi
In 1663, the King of France implamented the first intendant, Jean Talon, to put in place various mesures to ensure that the population became diversified. He wanted to attract more women, craftsmen and farmers etc. -
Great Depression
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Population in New France
In 1760, 98% of the population in New France was of french origins, its occupation and development would be subject to change following the conquest of New France by Great Britain. -
Scottish Immigration
In 1760, a few British and many Scottish settle in the Province of Quebec. They were administrators or marchants who worked in the fur bussiness. -
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Brittish Regime
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Laws to encourage immigration
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Start of Prpaganda
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Laws Against Immigration
In 1812, many laws have been introduced to help prevent immigration from Upper Canada. -
Law against immigration in New France
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War between the English and French
In 1815, in Europe, Great Brittan won a gruelling war against the French. At the same time, the country faced a great crisis: the population was increasing very rapidly, the enemployement rate was high, there were periodic outbreaks of femine and epidemics -
Permanant immigrations office
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Conteperary Period
