Quebec in New France

Definition

Quebec was the first permanent French settlement in North America, established by Samuel de Champlain in 1608. It served as the capital of New France, a vast territory controlled by France from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Analogy

Think of Quebec like a home base in a game of tag. Just as the home base serves as a safe spot and central location for players, Quebec served as the main hub for French exploration, trade, and colonization efforts in North America.

Related terms

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

Samuel de Champlain: He was a French explorer often called "The Father of New France". He founded Quebec City on July 3, 1608.

Fur Trade: A significant part of Canadian history involving the buying and selling of animal furs. Since Quebec was located near key fur-trapping regions, it became an important center for this trade.