- The arrival of the French introduced a new economic system based on trade and resource extraction.
- First Nations people had to adapt by participating in the fur trade, exchanging their traditional goods for European items like guns, metal tools, and cloth.
2. Cultural and Religious Changes:
- French colonization brought new religious beliefs, particularly Catholicism, which missionaries actively promoted among First Nations communities.
- Some First Nations people adopted these new beliefs, while others maintained their traditional spiritual practices.
3. Political and Territorial Changes:
- French colonization resulted in the establishment of new political structures and the imposition of European laws and governance systems on First Nations territories.
- First Nations people had to adapt to these new political realities, negotiating with the French to maintain some degree of autonomy and control over their lands.