History of New France and the Iroquois Conflict

Which tribe was considered the fiercest among the Iroquois?

• Seneca

• Mohawk

• Huron

• Oneida

What advantage did the Iroquois gain from the Dutch?

• More land

• Access to new trade routes

• European weapons

• Alliances with other tribes

How did the Iroquois' acquisition of European weapons affect their strategy?

• They increased their attacks on New France

• They formed alliances with the French

• They abandoned warfare

• They focused on agriculture

What was the outcome of the Iroquois attack on Huron villages in 1648?

• The Huron villages were destroyed

• A peace treaty was signed

• The Iroquois were defeated

• The Hurons successfully defended their villages

What was the impact of the Iroquois attacks on the fur trade?

• It was almost wiped out

• It moved to Europe

• It was unaffected

• It flourished

What did the Jesuit missionaries become known as after their deaths?

• French Martyrs

• Canadian Heroes

• New France Saints

• Canadian Martyrs

What was the state of New France in the 1650s?

• At peace with the Iroquois

• Struggling and under threat

• Completely abandoned

• Prosperous and expanding

What was the strategic importance of Montreal for the Iroquois?

• It was a major trading post

• It was the capital of New France

• It was directly in their path

• It was a religious center

What significant event occurred in the spring of 1660?

• A peace treaty was signed

• Dollard des Ormeaux and his men made a heroic stand

• The Iroquois conquered Quebec

• The French Crown sent reinforcements

What realization did France come to after Dollard des Ormeaux's stand?

• The necessity of stronger measures

• The need for more trade

• The importance of peace treaties

• The futility of colonization