1. The measures below describe aspects of 17th century mercantilist economic policy.
  • The colony had to obtain its supplies from France.
  • The colony exported enormous quantities of furs to France.
  • Hat-making was forbidden in New France.
STATE TWO CONSEQUENCES OF MERCANTILISM FOR FRANCE AND ITS COLONY, NEW FRANCE.
1. It enriched the mother country.
2. It promoted the development of agriculture.
3. It allowed New France to be less dependent on France.
4. It stimulated population growth in New France.
5. It limited economic development in the colony.
A)     1     and     4                                                           C)     2     and     3
B)     1     and     5                                                           D)     2     and     4
 
ANSWER: A B C D

2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SETS OF STATEMENTS APPLIES TO THE
     POLICY OF MERCANTILISM?

A)  · The colony was free to develop its industries.
      · The colony had to expand its boundaries to the maximum.

B)  · The colony could trade freely with other mother countries.
      · The colony sold its manufactured goods to France.

C)  · The colony exploited furs in particular.
      · The colony was quickly settled because of the chartered companies.

D)  · The colony was a source of raw materials for France.
      · The colony bought manufactured goods from France.
 
ANSWER: A B C D

3. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS DESCRIBE THE EFFECTS OF
    FRENCH MERCANTILISM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW FRANCE ?

1. "Along the river banks there appeared numerous sawmills, where logs 
      were sawed into boards and beams."
2. "Furs represented 70 percent of total exports; agricultural products, 18 
      percent; fish, 9 percent; iron, 1.3 percent."
3. "It is marvelous to see their country. They have beautiful towns, with 
      mail-coach service. They even havecarriages."
4. "New France was disallowed to manufacture beaver hats in the colony."
5. "For forty years we have worked to convert the natives, without much 
      success.
A)     1     and     3         B)     2     and     4        C)     2     and     5         D)     3     and     5
 
ANSWER: A B C D

4. WHICH STATEMENT INDICATES THAT MERCANTILISM WAS HARMFUL
    TO THE GROWTH OF THE COLONY'S POPULATION?

A)    France tried to establish various industries in its colony.
B)    France promoted economic diversification.
C)    France signed long-term trade treaties with the Amerindians.
D)    France developed only one natural resource in its colony.
 
ANSWER: A B C D

Go On To Topic 3:Territorial and Military Consequences