Who went?
To begin with, the travels to Canada for the French were the business of men. Samuel de Champlain was one of the first to set foot in Canada with all male companions. The first female immigrant was Marguerite Vienne with her husband in 1612, though 1613 was when the first real pioneering woman came: Marie Rollet with her husband Louis Herbert and her daughters Guillemette and Anne. In all, there was about 10,000 immigrants, and 2,000 women and girls.
Clothing
For the clothing, most women just wore skirts and shirts which were made out of linen, cotton and hemp. Men wore breeches and jerkins, which are like leather vests. Wide brimmed hats and tapabords, which are like those big snow hats that cover up your ears, were also worn. In the winter, they copied some of the Amerindian clothing and mittens, moose-leather boots, fur-lined coats and snowshoes.
Children
Not many children were sent to school at this time. In other words, school was not important like it is nowadays. Instead, children were sent about to work. Small children could bring in firewood and older children took care of the garden. Older girls were taught to cook, clean and make clothes. Fathers taught their sons how to ice fish. Boys ages 11-12 did man's work: cutting wood, carrying stones to build fences, mowing hay and gathering crops.
Jobs
Although the children did lots of work, so did the adults. Some jobs were: miller, tinsmith, blacksmith, silversmith, barber and farmer. Farmers were really needed because they were a way of getting food.
Weather
Cold weather was probably the hardest to survive through. Families with farm animals would often bring their farm animals inside because their body heat would keep the room warm. Families also could make fires with collected wood and use blankets and quilts.
The Tradings
The Aboriginals and the French traded with each other. The Aboriginals traded furs for beads, string, tobacco and blankets. The Aboriginals taught the French how to hunt pigeons, deer and moose.
Homes
Houses were very small: a room and a fireplace. You may be complaining that you have to share a room with your sister... but imagine the French immigrant family sharing one room and a fireplace with ten children! Plus, these houses were made of wood or stone.
Families
Most families had up to ten children. Many Aboriginal people married French colonists. Their children were called Metis, a mix between Aboriginal and French.
To begin with, the travels to Canada for the French were the business of men. Samuel de Champlain was one of the first to set foot in Canada with all male companions. The first female immigrant was Marguerite Vienne with her husband in 1612, though 1613 was when the first real pioneering woman came: Marie Rollet with her husband Louis Herbert and her daughters Guillemette and Anne. In all, there was about 10,000 immigrants, and 2,000 women and girls.
Clothing
For the clothing, most women just wore skirts and shirts which were made out of linen, cotton and hemp. Men wore breeches and jerkins, which are like leather vests. Wide brimmed hats and tapabords, which are like those big snow hats that cover up your ears, were also worn. In the winter, they copied some of the Amerindian clothing and mittens, moose-leather boots, fur-lined coats and snowshoes.
Children
Not many children were sent to school at this time. In other words, school was not important like it is nowadays. Instead, children were sent about to work. Small children could bring in firewood and older children took care of the garden. Older girls were taught to cook, clean and make clothes. Fathers taught their sons how to ice fish. Boys ages 11-12 did man's work: cutting wood, carrying stones to build fences, mowing hay and gathering crops.
Jobs
Although the children did lots of work, so did the adults. Some jobs were: miller, tinsmith, blacksmith, silversmith, barber and farmer. Farmers were really needed because they were a way of getting food.
Weather
Cold weather was probably the hardest to survive through. Families with farm animals would often bring their farm animals inside because their body heat would keep the room warm. Families also could make fires with collected wood and use blankets and quilts.
The Tradings
The Aboriginals and the French traded with each other. The Aboriginals traded furs for beads, string, tobacco and blankets. The Aboriginals taught the French how to hunt pigeons, deer and moose.
Homes
Houses were very small: a room and a fireplace. You may be complaining that you have to share a room with your sister... but imagine the French immigrant family sharing one room and a fireplace with ten children! Plus, these houses were made of wood or stone.
Families
Most families had up to ten children. Many Aboriginal people married French colonists. Their children were called Metis, a mix between Aboriginal and French.