Why Did New France Begin To Colonize Canada

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Chapter 6: The Duel for North America (Pg. 89)
What was going on between France, Britain, and Spain between 1688 and 1763? In what ways was America involved?

France, Britain, and Spain were involved in world wars competing for territory in America, which also ended up hurting the Native Americans. One of the wars was the Seven Years’ War which set up America's independence.

France Finds a Foothold in Canada (Pg. 89)
How and why did France begin to colonize Canada? In what ways did New France differ politically from its neighboring British colonies?

France began to colonize to Canada because King Louis XIV took deep interest in overseas colonies. The French landed in what is now Quebec and Samuel de Champlain made an alliance with the Huron
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While, the Old World people lived in the same place for so long and did not try to challenge their social status.

Mercantilism and Colonial Grievances (Pg. 104)
Define mercantilism and explain how it was used by British authorities in colonial America. What laws were exercised by the British to ensure economic advantages for Britain in the colonies?

Mercantilism was viewed as wealth was power and a country's economic wealth could be measured by the amount of gold or silver in its treasury. More exports than imports. It was used by British authorities in colonial America by expecting the colonies to make products such as tobacco, sugar, and ships for Britain. Laws that were exercised by the British to ensure economic advantages for Britain in the colonies was the passing of the Navigation Law, which states that colonial goods could only be shipped to Britain.

The Merits and Menace of Mercantilism (Pg. 105)
In what ways was the mercantile system both a burden and a blessing to the American

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