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QUEBEC; Genealogy-Related
NOUVELLE-FRANCE, HORIZONS NOUVEAUX / NEW FRANCE, NEW HORIZONS During the 16th century, following the discovery of the rich fishing banks off Newfoundland, France became the first European nation active in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. In 1604, France created a permanent settlement there, laying the foundations of a country that would develop its own culture—a blend of French roots, Aboriginal customs, and adaptations to the new land. After 1763, under English rule, Canadians continued to maintain their customs, ensuring a French presence in North America. |
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