New France

Definition

New France refers to the French colony in North America that existed from the 16th century until it was ceded to Great Britain in 1763. It encompassed areas of present-day Canada, as well as parts of the United States.

Analogy

Imagine New France as a delicious slice of French cheese on a plate. Just like how the cheese is controlled by its maker, New France was controlled by the French nation.

Related terms

Louisiana Purchase: The Louisiana Purchase refers to the acquisition of a large territory in North America by the United States from France in 1803.

French and Indian War: The French and Indian War was a conflict between Great Britain and France over control of North American territories, including New France.

Quebec: Quebec is a province in eastern Canada that was part of New France and remains predominantly French-speaking today.