First Settlements, Mercantilism and Champlain

Time Period:  1608-1760

Social Phenomenon:   Evolution of colonial society under French rule

Students will grasp the perspective and contribution of various actors and describe what happened at the time of New France (C1).  And while considering multiple perspectives, students will interpret "The evolution of colonial society under French rule" by explaining relations with France, considering various aspects, and analyzing changes and continuities and causes and consequences (C2).

First Settlements, Mercantilism and Champlain 

Original student texts, materials and student activities considering guiding questions like "Was 1608 a turning point in Canadian history? "  You will learn to describe the first permanent French settlement in Canada, to describe the economic policy of mercantilism, to explain how Champlain strengthened his alliance with First Nation peoples, and to predict the consequences of Champlain’s actions in New France.  Student site section not yet available.   Curated document collection in progress here ➦