1663 ⟶ French Royal Control Established in New France

France takes full political and military control over its co...
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🚩 Cartier Claims Canada for France

Jacques Cartier claims Canada for France.⟶
Cartier Claims Canada for France (1534)
ExplorationColonizationColonialismFrench EmpireNew FranceNorth American HistoryPolitical Expansion
FranceFranceCanadaCanada

🏘️ Foundation of Quebec City by Samuel de Champlain

Quebec City founded by Samuel de Champlain in New France (present-day Canada).⟶
Foundation of Quebec City by Samuel de Champlain (1608)
ColonialismExplorationFrench ColonizationNew FranceSettlementNorth American History
CanadaCanada

🪦 Death of Cardinal Mazarin

Cardinal Mazarin, de facto ruler of France, dies.⟶
Death of Cardinal Mazarin (1661)
French MonarchyLouis XIVRoyal AuthorityAbsolutismSuccessionRegency
FranceFrance

⚜️ French Royal Control Established in New France

France takes full political and military control over its colonial possessions in New France.⟶
French Royal Control Established in New France (1663)
ColonialismFrench ColonizationNew FranceFrench EmpireRoyal AuthorityGovernanceLouis XIV
FranceFranceCanadaCanada

⚜️ La Salle Claims Louisiana for France

La Salle explores the length of the Mississippi River and claims Louisiana for France.⟶
La Salle Claims Louisiana for France (1682)
ExplorationFrench ColonizationLouisianaNew FranceColonialism
United StatesUnited StatesCanadaCanadaFranceFrance