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Derek, Rachel, Hwayeon, Archan, Christina, Krystine. The Society of New France. WAS THERE MORE FREEDOM FOR THE CITIZENS OF NEW FRANCE?. Individuals did not have the right to vote for the governor of the colony There was no free press in the colony
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Derek, Rachel, Hwayeon, Archan, Christina, Krystine The Society of New France
Individuals did not have the right to vote for the governor of the colony There was no free press in the colony Citizens had the responsibility of being “loyal citizens,” but without many rights Administrators were appointed by the King and were expected to keep order, along with the military establishment and Seigneurs Society of New France: beginning
Old French traditions changed in New France Commoners could rise to the status of Seigneurs or military leaders The structure of New France changed when people from different regions of France came together Society of New France
In New France, a peasant would’ve grown up in the same village or region and lived there for all their life. They would be very familiar with the traditions and cultural values of that region. In New France, habitants came from different regions, therefore they would have to become accustomed to different ways of living. For example:
The society of New France was very different from the one in France There were Aboriginal influences, particularly with the coureurs de bois and voyageurs, who learned about the Aboriginal traditions of freedom and equality Society of New France
The French Catholic Church was the most dominant force in early New France In the early days, only Catholics could be settlers, hold public offices, and collect tithes “as long as you do what you’re told, you’ll be taken care of...” – teachings of Catholic Church Later on, a commoner could rise to the status of a bishop in the Catholic Church Hierarchy of the Church
Was introduced to New France in 1672 Semi-feudal system of land distribution Land was distributed in stripscalled seigneuries Each piece of land belonged to the King of France and wasmaintained by a Seigneur Habitants paid taxes and wererequired to work for the Seigneur at least 3 times a year What is the Seigneural System?
The upsides and drawbacks Upsides Downsides