1) The French established fur trade alliances with Native Americans like the Iroquoia and Huron to gain access to the lucrative fur trade in Canada.
2) Tensions arose as the French introduced firearms, alcohol, and permanent trade posts, changing Native lifetstyles and upsetting the balance of power.
3) By 1663, only 3,000 French settlers lived in North America compared to over 58,000 English colonists, and the French colonies struggled to become self-sustaining without support from France.
2. A.C. 5 – Canada and Iroquoia Initial drawbacks prevented free trade Iroquoia Indians attacked the French with their savage weapons The Iroquoia sustained their villages with food Fur trade promoted French alliances with the Natives
3. A.C. 5 – Canada and Iroquoia Indians traded amongst themselves before foreign trade was available Alcohol also became a strong craving after the Indians acquired the taste Tense situations required the French to surrender to maintain peace Iroquoia were aggressive and adapted to the alliances
4. A.C. 5 – Canada and Iroquoia Permanent trade posts were positioned in Canada Farm was adapted into the Indian ways Huron were numerous and fortified They needed farming to provide food when animals were scarce Fur kept the French involved
5. A.C. 5 – Canada and Iroquoia French introduced alliances as well as the firearms Iroquoia were faced with the Northern Huron enemies supported by the French French overwhelmed the Iroquoia defeating the morale and force of their army
6. A.C. 16 – French America Strategic locations gave French a powerful home field advantage Cold climates and small population didn’t help their forces Required recruitment of more manpower Only 3,000 inhabitants by 1663
7. A.C. 16 – French America Competition was strong as the English colonists numbered in the 58,000 by 1660 Limited long term benefits promoted the life of the French Failed to introduce a successful self sustaining government
8. A.C. 16 – French America French that moved to New France improved their living conditions Rich in food and supply Socialist government mentality keeping everyone wealthy but equally rich Women were limited marrying quickly or chose teacher role or religious nunnery
9. A.C. 16 – French America Generals were of higher religious standings Cities worked individually holding to their own government leaders Authority came through the Nobility of the birth Mainly populated long strands of farms
