New France
NEW FRANCE:
a Royal Colony
In 1663, Habitants had colony in
Debt and too many attacks were
being made on New France.
King Louis (XIV) takes direct
and full control.
Absolute Monarchy: a king (monarch)
who has unlimited power over his
people, not restricted by any laws/rules.
New France
How do you think the king
ruled a colony across an
ocean when the ship journey
was atlas one month?
King
Appoints
In France
King’s Advisors
Appoints
The Sovereign Council
- 3 Main Heads:
- Governor General,
Bishop, Intendant.
In New France
- + 5 Councillors,
a Clerk , and Attorney
General
Enforce Rule
People of New France
New France
How do you
think the king
ruled a colony
across an
ocean when the
ship journey
was atlas one
month?
New France
In an absolute monarchy:
only those selected by king can
participate in government.
only king makes final decision.
King responsible for wellbeing
of all.
majority rule does not exist.
Minority has say.
New France:
Sovereign Council
How do you think the king
ruled a colony across an
ocean when the ship journey
was atlas one month?
Take a Break from
me:
Individual or with a friend, open Canada
Revisited to page 47-49.
Make your own notes on the responsibility of
each level and role within the sovereign
council (ignore set people).
Understand who influenced who.
Know: Figurehead, and nobility.
Seigneurial System