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The structure of the Royal Government

The structure of the Royal Government. Page 42. Royal Government. Began in 1663 King Louis the of France In 1663 K ing Louis XIV of France took direct control of the government of N ew France. Royal government. The king named the two top officials the governor and the intendant.

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The structure of the Royal Government

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  1. The structure of the Royal Government Page 42

  2. Royal Government • Began in 1663 • King Louis the of France • In 1663 King Louis XIV of France took direct control of the government of New France

  3. Royal government • The king named the two top officials the governor and the intendant. • The third key administered in the colony was the bishop.

  4. The Governor • The governor was the king’s representative.

  5. The Intendant • the Intendant was the chief administrator. • He had the greatest influence he controlled how the money was spent.

  6. The Bishop • The bishop administered the work of the parish priests and the religious orders. • He supervised the work done by the nuns in the hospitals and school.

  7. These three top officials formed the sovereign council King Minister of Marine Bishop Intentant Governor

  8. Governor • Kings representative • Highest rank in the colony • Commanded the soldiers • Defense of the colony • Indian Affairs • Relations with the English colonies

  9. Intendantresponsibilities • Chief administrator • Controlled the money • Tax collections • Justice • Granted the seigneuries • Arranged for roads to be built • Organized trade and industries

  10. Bishop Responsibilities • Administered the parish priests and religious orders • Schools hospitals • nuns

  11. Captain of the militia • Organized the people in times of crisis

  12. The fur trade companies • Never lived up to their obligation to bring people to New France.

  13. Immigrants • Only about 10,000 came to New Francein 150 years.

  14. Immigrants • Long sea Voyage • Cold winters • Indian attacks • Very few supplies

  15. Males and females • In 1663 • 9 females • 1,293 males • Something had to be done

  16. Engages • Hired workers • Agreed to come to New France for three years • Most returned to France.

  17. Soldiers • Soldiers sent to New France were offered land at the end of their terms.(21 years)

  18. Filles du Roi • Young orphan girls • 770 in total

  19. Minor Criminals • Some came to New France to avoid going to prison

  20. Captured Children • 400 Children captured by the Indians from the new England colonies and sold to the French

  21. Natives • Many of the French married Native women.

  22. Questions • When did the king of France take over the administration of the colony? • Who was the King of France at the time. • What were the three top positions in New France?

  23. Questions • Explain the main role of each. • Who organized the habitants into protecting the colony? • What inhibited immigration to New France?

  24. Questions • Who were the engages? • Why did soldiers agree to stay after their term? • Who were the Filles du Roi?

  25. Questions • How else did the population grow? • /10

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