Lesson 6:

  the first settlers


In this lesson, you will:

  • learn that the first European settlers were both British and French

  • learn that Britain gained control of Canada as a result of wars with France

  • learn that Britain managed the French citizens by recognizing and supporting their French culture

early settlers



Key Terms for this lesson:

  • St. Lawrence River
  • Treaty of Utrecht
  • Seven Years War
  • Québec Act
  • civil laws
  • criminal laws
  • seigneurial