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Quebec

Definition

Quebec is a province located in eastern Canada. It was one of the first parts of North America to be explored and settled by Europeans. In AP US History context, it's significant because it was established by France as part its New France colony.

Analogy

Imagine if you built a treehouse on an unclaimed tree in your neighborhood park - that's kind-of like what France did when they established Quebec. They found this "unclaimed" land (though it was actually inhabited by Native Americans) and set up their own community there.

Related terms

Samuel de Champlain: Known as "The Father Of New France", he founded Quebec City on July 3rd, 1608.

New France: The area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of Saint Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Spain and Great Britain in 1763.

French and Indian War: A war fought by French and English on American soil over control of the Ohio River Valley-- English defeated French in1763. Historical significance: established England as number one world power and began to gradually change attitudes of the colonists toward England for the worse.