SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
NEW FRANCE
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a religious person who attempted to convert non-Christians to Christianity
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the official in charge of the day-to-day affairs of New France
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the farmers and citizens of New France
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a noble and army official in charge of the defence of New France
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Detailed explanation-1: -The most illustrious governors of the New France era were the Compte de Frontenac, Phillipe de Rigaud de Vaudreuil and his son, Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil.
Detailed explanation-2: -Three officials, the governor general, the intendant and the bishop of Québec, administered the colony on the king’s behalf. All three served on the sovereign council-the colony’s highest court. To encourage settlement, the government rewarded prominent subjects with large land grants.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pierre Dubois, baron d’Avaugour (1661-1663)
Detailed explanation-4: -The Apostolic Vicar for New France (after 1674, Bishop of New France) was in control of religious affairs, which included charity, education, hospitals and the Christianization of Amerindians.