The document summarizes French colonization in North America between the 16th-18th centuries. It discusses how the French settled in North America for safety and trade, particularly the fur trade with local Algonquian and Iroquoian tribes. The French relied on alliances with certain tribes for defense and trade, developing a "middle ground" relationship with some groups. However, disease depleted some tribes' populations, weakening alliances and causing conflicts like the Natchez uprising against French control. The French presence in North America was ultimately dependent on maintaining relationships with indigenous groups.
40. American Colonies: Ch 16 French America, 1650-1750 Petite Nations Group of various Indian tribes Provided French with food Were betrayed by French Once the French gained numbers and strength attempted to control the Petite Nations Petite Nations forced to accept French domination due to low populations from disease One group – the Natchez had an uprising Killed over 200 French, absorbed 200 black slaves as allies, and took 50 women and children as captives Were defeated by French allying with Choctaw Demonstrated the French dependence on Indians for aid Both Indians and French dependant on each other Forced French to always keep alliance with at least some tribes