Chapter 6 and 7 Outline
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US History [1]
Chapter 06 - The Duel for North America, 1608-1763 ?I. France Finds a Foothold in Canada 1. Latecomer in race for colonies due to wars at home between Roman Catholics and Huguenots (Protestants) 10,000 murdered on St. Bartholomew?s Day 2. Edict of Nantes--- limited toleration to the French Huguenots. Ceases religious wars. 3. France blossomed-- mightiest most feared; King Louis XIV became king, took interest in overseas colonies. 4. In 1608, Quebec, overlooking the St. Lawrence River established by French. Catholic. 5. Samuel de Champlain-- ?Father of New France? soldier and explorer ? friendship with Huron Indians-- joined them in battle against Iroquois ? French shot 3 dead, one wounded. Enemies ?