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Early Settlement of Québec

Early Settlement of Québec
The French first settled Québec in the early 1600s. Their settlement grew slowly, as French pioneers mostly traded furs instead of establishing farms. In 1663, France made the region a royal colony—sending troops for defense and actively encouraging settlement.
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Colonial America, History of; Québec (province); Canadian Architecture; Canada
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