French Colonization at a Glance 1 st Proprietor His Goals His Governor Why he was picked to be Governor Achievements Failures or Flaws

1 st Proprietor His Goals His GovernorWhy he was picked to be Governor Achievements Failures or Flaws French Colonization at a Glance Crozat Find gold and silver Cadillac Started a successful trading post that later became Detroit Michigan Organized the Superior Council Suggested growing indigo and tobacco Appointed St. Denis as the fort commander in Natchitoches Refused to smoke the calumet pipe He was rude and had conflicts

2 nd Proprietor His Goals His Governor Achievements How does the Company end? How did he get colonist?

2 nd Proprietor His Goals His Governor Achievements How does the Company end? How did he get colonist? John Law Make large profits by selling shares in the Company of the West Bienville Builds a trading center on the Mississippi that later becomes New Orleans Established Code Noir Built Fort Rosalie on Natchez land Target people in the German war zone Prisoners Homeless People were kidnapped The company cannot paid the investor back and the company collapses (Mississippi Bubble)

2 nd Proprietor His Goals His Governor Goals Failures/Flaws Why was he selected?

2 nd Proprietor His Goals His Governor Goals Failures/Flaws Why was he selected? John Law Make large profits by selling shares in the Company of the West Perier He lived in the colony and was an employee of the company Find settlers Find raw materials to export Saw forest as a new export Failed to control Fort Rosalie’s commander Destoryed the Natchez tribe

Proprietor His Goals His Governor Goals Failures or Flaws Royal Colony Again What happens to him?

Proprietor His Goals His Governor Goals Failures or Flaws What happens to him? Royal Colony Again King Louis XIV Make the colony profitable Bienville Calm the settlers Restore Indian ties Sign a peace treaty with the Chickasaw or defeat the chickasaw Failed to get a peace treaty with the Chickasaw Chickasaw War Retired

His Goals His Governor Achievements Failures or Flaws Royal Colony Again Continued Proprietor What happens to him?

His Goals His Governor Achievements Failures or Flaws Proprietor What happens to him? Royal Colony Again Continued King Louis XIV Make the colony profitable Vaudreuil Signed peace treaty with the Chickasaw The colony grew and life in New Orleans improved Held formal ceremonies and parties Credited with holding the colonies 1 st Mardi Gras Ball He was promoted to Governor of Canada

His Goals His Governor Skills and Qualifications Failures or Flaws Proprietor Royal Colony Again Continued

His Goals His Governor Skills and Qualifications Failures or Flaws Proprietor Royal Colony Again Continued King Louis XIV Make the colony profitable Kerlerec Military background (Tensions between the French and the British are the beginnings of the French and Indian War Tired of his position