TEST INFO

For anyone who wants extra time, you can come early. Tomorrow and Friday, period 1 groups - my doors will be open between 8:30 and 8:40. I have a meeting first thing, Thursday morning. If I'm not there at 8:30:27 seconds, cool your heels and wait... you can sit in the hall and read your notes over...

Test: Population & Settlement in NF

Some more details. This week's exam consists of:

- analysing documents, French regime - colonisation, (8 marks);

- an essay, answering a question, French regime,(12 marks);

- 8 multiple choice questions (population/territory during French regime), (8 marks);

- 2 short answer questions using documents, British rule, (5 marks)

- As stated in class, the evaluation focuses on New France between 1608-1760. You must understand the role of the chartered fur companies, the Catholic church, the seigneurial system and the Royal Government in New France. 

- There are only TWO short answer questions about the evolution of population and changes in territory under the British, during the period 1760-91.

- Although you don't have to study dates, it helps to understand sequence of events. Here are some important population in NF dates: 1608, 1663, 1665, 1760. Here are some important dates in Quebec, under British rule: 1763, 1774, 1780's, 1783, 1791...

Thus far, only ONE student has sent me questions for clarification via email. Lastly, the bonus question will be about a socio-cultural event...

This will account for approximately 40-50% of the term. Term ends Friday!

Test dates: 

Group 02: Blue (Wednesday, October 31, period 3)

Group 08: Purple (Thursday, November 1, period 1)

Group 01: Red (Thursday, November 1, period 2)

Group 06: Orange (Friday, November 2, period 1)

Absences require a medical note.

Project: Change and Continuity after the Conquest

Population and settlement in Quebec during the time of British rule. Project handed out in class today and tomorrow. Work with one partner OR alone. Include all the elements, be historically accurate and creative. Throw in some effort = great mark.  Due either November 2 or November 5.

See post below about the exam this week!

Evaluation: Population & Settlement in NF

There will be an essay exam based on documents, along with several short answer questions between October 31-November 2; the evaluation focuses on New France between 1608-1760; there are two short answer questions about the evolution of population in Quebec as well as changes to its territory under the British, during the period 1760-91.

This will account for approximately 40-50% of the term. Term ends soon!

Changes to test dates: 

Group 02: Blue (Wednesday, October 31, period 3)
Group 08: Purple (Thursday, November 1, period 1)
Group 01: Red (Thursday, November 1, period 2)
Group 06: Orange (Friday, November 2, period 1)

Absences require a medical note.

Conclusion: NF's population & settlement

Next class:
Blue group (02): Wednesday, October 17, per. 3
Red group (01): Thursday, per. 2 (many of you did not do any of the homework)
Orange group (06): Friday, per. 1

We will:
-Correct yellow homework booklet: three documents, answers to questions...
-Complete map of occupied area of NF (textbook, p. 26)
-work on 6 multiple choice questions regarding the seigneurial system

Quiz: Just the facts!
17 short answer questions re. population and settlement
-Champlain, NF under chartered company rule, NF under rule of Royal Government, seigneurial system, Talon's efforts, population numbers, NF's claimed vs. occupied territory, territorial expansion...

Remember to continue to develop vocabulary and understand concepts:
-colony
-government
-monopoly
-chartered company
-settlement
-territory
-natural increase
-seigneurial system
-evangelisation
-religious orders
-French regime

*UPDATED: Evolution of NF's population, 1608-1760

October 13:

Warning: A quiz is coming, as is an evaluation about New France and its population and settlement...

Last week, we reviewed the European voyages of exploration and the claiming of land for France in North America by Jacques Cartier. This class bridged the "gap" between our examination of Aboriginal populations (territory, characteristics, culture and spirituality)  and what we will now start - the establishment of a French colony.

 In 1608, Champlain established a permanent settlement - a fur trading post - at Quebec City. The population grew very slowly, throughout the French regime; in particular, it had a slow start in the first 50 years of its existence. After 1663, France took direct control of the colony and implemented measures that would increase the population.

The population of New France inhabited a geographically small area - that of the St. Lawrence Valley. However, the boundaries of New France extended well beyond the occupied territory; by the 1720's, it stretched as far west as Saskatchewan, as far south as New Orleans, and as far east as Labrador (see maps below for evolution of territory). This territory had been claimed by explorers, missionaries and coureurs des bois.

Class 1: NF under company rule
In groups, you will brainstorm what you remember from last year; then, we will discuss and organise the information along a timeline. We will take 1-2 slides of notes (short!) about the period 1608-1663; and you will have four documents to examine that correspond to this period. They will allow you to "diagnose" what was the major problem in New France, with regard to its population. Your homework is to break down the documents and find the vital information. Luckily, they're easy!

Class 2: NF under Royal Government
I will show you how to break down documents and take from them the most vital information. The documents will focus on Talon's census and his findings; you will look at other documents and see the results of the measures taken by the government to increase NF's population (encouraging immigration and increasing the birth rate - see this about the filles du roi...). You will take one slide of notes that summarise the 1663-1760 period.

Homework: Booklet
Summarise three documents in one line; answer six questions (separate loose-leaf, full sentences), and complete a map outlining the occupied territory of NF during the French Regime. I've included a concise and basic reading about Talon, as well as statistics (back page) regarding NF's population (age groups, immigrants...) over 150 years.

Class 3: French territory in North America
-organization of territory: seigneurial system (elements & location)
-read about the social groups in New France, in particular about the seigneur

Observe the maps below. Pay attention to:
-possessed territory vs. claimed vs. occupied territory
-the territorial growth btween 1645, to 1673, to 1712;
-location of NF's four towns (map 4)

http://www.edmaps.com/html/canada.html

Aboriginal culture and spirituality

You must understand aboriginal spirituality and elements of their cultural expression. It is important to remember their relationship with nature and the concept of the circle of life. Lastly, you should understand the importance of "reciprocal relations" and "gift-giving" within groups and between groups.

Read RED textbook, pp. 13-15.  Complete the handout: 7 questions, fill-in-the-blank, and categorise the statements on the back. Summarise how their spirituality (animism) impacted their culture and cultural expression.

Following this morning's discussion about what are elements of culture and the "irrelevance" of Shakespeare (blue group):