- New France
- geographical name the possessions of France in North America before 1763
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
New France
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New France — For the short lived monarchy in South America, see Araucania and Patagonia. For the colony claimed by the Marquis de Rays to exist in New Ireland, see De Rays Expedition. Viceroyalty of New France Vice royauté de Nouvelle France French colony … Wikipedia
New France livre — The livre was the currency of New France, the French colony in modern day Canada. It was subdivided into 20 sols, each of 12 deniers. Contents 1 History 2 Coins 3 Banknotes 4 … Wikipedia
Intendant of New France — New France was governed by three rulers: the governor, the bishop and the intendant, all appointed by the King, and sent from France. The intendant was responsible for finance, economic development, and the administration of justice (law and… … Wikipedia
Louisiana (New France) — Infobox Former Subdivision conventional long name = Louisiana common name = Louisiana subdivision = Division nation = New France image map caption = Map of New France around 1750. national anthem= capital = New Orleans stat area1= stat year1 =… … Wikipedia
Sovereign Council of New France — The Sovereign Council of New France was a political body appointed by the King of France and consisting of a Governor General, an Intendant of New France answered to the French Minister of the Marine, And also the Bishop witch helped with laws… … Wikipedia
Canada, New France — Infobox Former Subdivision conventional long name = Canada common name = Canada subdivision = Colony nation = New France image map caption = Map of New France around 1750. national anthem = religion = Roman Catholicism currency = New France livre … Wikipedia
Seigneurial system of New France — The seigneurial system of New France was the semi feudal system of land distribution used in the colonies of New France.Introduction to New FranceThe seigneurial system was introduced to New France in 1627 by Cardinal Richelieu. Under this system … Wikipedia
Military of New France — The Military of New France consisted of a mix of regular soldiers of the French Army, French Navy and Canadien volunteer militia units. Prior to 1690 most French troops were sent from France, but localization meant by 1690, (In 1669 Louis XIV… … Wikipedia
Governor of New France — The Governor of New France was the viceroy of the King of France in North America. A French noble, he was appointed to govern the colonies of New France, which included Canada, Acadia and Louisiana. The residence of the Governor was at the… … Wikipedia
1666 census of New France — The 1666 census of New France was the first census conducted in Canada (and indeed in North America). It was organized by Jean Talon, the first Intendant of New France, between 1665 and 1666. Talon and the French Minister of the Marine Jean… … Wikipedia
