French Colonization of North America (New France Colonial America APUSH) @TomRichey

The French colonized Canada and Louisiana, together known as "New France," in the 17th century under the watchful eye of Louis XIV. Of all of the European colonial powers, the French cultivated the best relationship with Native Americans, sending few colonists and enlisting the Natives as allies and partners in the fur trade.

[killmyself]

My APUSH teacher isn't teaching me anything and expects me to learn on my own at home. Your videos are very helpful in teaching this subject

[flhxri]

My French Canadian ancestors were some of the first settlers. My 10th grand grandfather was Maurice Menard De Lofantain. He was a voyageur and fur trader. He married an Algonquin woman at Fort De Barge in present day St. Ignace, Michigan in 1692. My great great grandparents moved to Michigan in the 1800's. I have visited the straits of Mackinaw so many times and didn't know this history until recently. Its amazing that he probably knew Cadillac, Fr. Marquette and Fr. Nouvel

[Syagrius]

Bonjour from Québec, Tom! Congratulations for your work. I like your errudition and your impartiality concerning New France. New France history is very interesting and original. Thank you for the time you took to show our history. Instead of New England and United States that have been populated mainly by immigration, New France has been populated mainly by self propagation. There has not been that much French settlers but our ancestors were great at self propagation. Those who adapted successfully and survived were stronger and had a stronger and numerous descent. I'm a descendant of explorer Nicolas Perrot who is consireded as one of the first European to visit the midwest. The population of New France (St-Lawrence valley) was only around 65, 000 during the French and Indian war. New France was conquered by around 35, 000 British soldiers from England and New England. That's a lot of soldiers for so few people. The battle of the plains of Abraham was won by the British but it wasn't the end of New France yet as many historians say. A few months later the British were vainquished at the battle of Sainte-Foy near Québec by the New France militiamen and French soldiers. Concerning the battle of the plains of Abraham, British had to act fast because they had to leave with their ships and soldiers before the St-Lawrence freeze. If the French soldiers had stayed behind the Quebec fortress walls that day, the British would had no choice except to leave the sooner the better or to die in their ships in a frozen St-Lawrence river. The battle was won by the British. New France surrendered with the arrival of british ships the next spring. There was no hope to get help from France anymore. New France was abandoned by France in 1763. The British put a lot of resources to conquer New France. That is why New England citizens were forced to pay their share and protested about it. A few years later the United states of America born with the help of France. New Sweden and New Netherland has disappeared in the 17th centhury. In 1995, Québec (what remains of New France) nearly got its independance. That would have been the rebirth of New France. NOUS SOMMES TOUJOURS LÀ! We are still there. Have a great day Tom and thank you.

[ShonnaNelsonWilliams]

Thanks for sharing this. I have an Ojibwe/French ethnicity, and tend to debate this issue with a lot of people who unknowingly blame "all" colonizers for being violent. My faimly were also involved in fur trade, and my grandmother's married French men. 👍

[blackswan]

There is a museum in France dedicated to the history of the Percheron-Quebec settlers, and they have amazing records. My ancestor made the voyage in 1623, and married a Fille du Roi. Many don't realize that early New France was populated with help from orphans who were sent by the King to begin families.

[francehasbeenthemostimport]

Fascinating stuff. Greeting from France

[jordann.bowers]

Thank you so very much Tom. I'm 12 years old and really needed this help for my home school project. Now I just need you to do a video on calculus. lol.

[LittleOrla]

Thank you!! Great presentation. I'm researching my French-Canadian ancestors and this is so informative.

[emac]

Very organized, concise and informative. Your overview answers a lot of questions for me. Thank you!

[ethanking]

Thanks for coming in clutch at 4:00 am while I'm trying to finish my summer APUSH project before noon.

[AstronomyGuru]

I like the way you explain history. Classrooms should have teachers like you. Great Job.

[BrandyTexas]

I’ve been fascinated with Early American history and native Americans since I was a little girl. Never considered it would be a viable career field so I never studied it in school but thank you so much for putting these videos on YouTube. My 30 year old self loves this shit. Your videos are great! Thanks for putting them up

[Texanaa]

I'm half native and some french..

[tomboardman]

my Great Grandmother was half Black foot & half French around the Great Lakes, just trying to understand the situation of then! Thank you for a great video!

[Roxannie]

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[bucheronix]

Many Americans, when they have their family tree done, are surprised to find that they have French-Canadian ancestors.
In the 19th century, after the British conquest of Canada, many left for the wild west,
and around one million migrated in New-England, where workers were needed in the factories.

[juanastellato]

thank you Sir, my graduates is in Revolutionary war, and this helped me out with writing my final paper...

[abrahamisaacmuciusiii]

Do you have a video, that discusses in depth, the relationship between Dutch European colonists and Native Americans?

[crimsonleavesfalling]

Your videos are really helping me! Thanks so much for possibly influencing my AP Euro test grade! :)

[sandyday]

Just found your channel and really enjoying your videos. Thank you