Chapter 6.2
Master Early European Settlement in Canadian History
Explore the colonial competition between French and British powers that shaped Canada's foundations through interactive lessons and comprehensive analysis.
What You'll Learn
French established New France through strategic Indigenous alliances and settlements
British Hudson's Bay Company controlled vast territories through commercial expansion
European powers competed intensely for lucrative North American fur trade
Treaty of Paris 1763 transferred New France to British sovereignty
What You'll Practice
1
Analyze geopolitical factors driving French and British territorial competition strategies
2
Identify key terms including seigneurial system, coureurs de bois, mercantilism
3
Evaluate European colonial strategies and their impact on territorial development
Why This Matters
Understanding early European settlement helps students comprehend how colonial competition and cultural interactions established the foundations of modern Canadian society and governance.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Colonial Competition
Fur Trade
Territorial Claims
New France
Mercantilism
NS Curriculum Aligned
