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New France - Alex Pim.

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Acadia
French colony in Nova Scotia
Christopher Columbus
European who reached the islands of the Caribbean in 1492
Champlain
French explorer who first colonized New France
Norsemen
First Europeans to reach North America
New France
Name of French colony in Canada
King Louis XIV
King of France
Jean Talon
First intendant of New France
Huronia
Homeland of the Huron Indians
Seigneur
He was the owner of a large piece of land
Bishop
He was in charge of the church
Donnaconna
Leader of the Iroquois Indians during Cartier's voyage
Habitation
First building at Quebec built by Champlain
Seigneurie
They were long, narrow rectangles facing the waters of a major river or lake
filles du roi
Orphan girls under the protection of the king
Hochelaga
Site of present day Montreal
Habitant
A farmer in New France
Jacques Cartier
French explorer
kanata
This means village in the Iroquois language
The Company of 100 Associates
Had a monopoly to trade furs in New France
Stadacona
Site of present day Quebec City
Hurons
Indian tribe which allied with the French in a war against the Iroquois
intendant
He was responsible for the daily economic affairs of the colony

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