1. The Hierarchy of New France
Chapter 2

2. The Hierarchy of New France
Locate and copy out the following definitions: hierarchical society, viceroy, intendant, commoner
Examine the chart of page H26, "The Civil Hierarchy of New France", and copy it into your notes.
What evidence is there in the chart that the society of New France was a hierarchy?
The chart is a flow chart, it shows that certain individual are at a “higher level” than others. The King is at the highest level and the citizens are at the lowest.

3. The Hierarchy of New France
What gives people high or low status today?
As unfortunate as it is, money, fame or family name are the most common status decision makers of today.
What sorts of roles do our governments fill today?
Governments today maintain law and order, peace and security, run social services like education and health, etc.
How do citizens maintain control over their governments?
In a democracy, citizens vote for their representatives in the government.

4. The Hierarchy of New France
Contributions of Count Frontenac
Contributions of Jean Talon
Please turn your text to page H27 and together lets read to H29.
In your notes please make a T-­Chart with the following headings:
Contributions of Count Frontenac
Contributions of Jean Talon.
Use information from the text to complete the T-­Chart.

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Was New France governed by effective officials?
Some officials were dedicated; others were out for personal gain.
Why did New France eventually fall to the English?
The king did not want to spend too much money on its development. This made it vulnerable to its enemies.
Your T­-Chart will be taken up next class, be sure to have it complete and in class. It will be marked out of 10, 5 marks per person, but I will be looking for specific information.

6. Stop!
Complete worksheets before continuing…

7. Church/Education in New France
Locate and copy out the following definitions: clergy, bishop, diocese, parish, lay organization
Turn to page H31. We will read through to H33. You will need this information next class, so be sure to take note of key information.