NEW FRANCE: a Royal Colony New France In 1663, Habitants had colony in Debt and too many attacks were being made on New France. King Louis (XIV) takes direct and full control. Absolute Monarchy: a king (monarch) who has unlimited power over his people, not restricted by any laws/rules. New France In an absolute monarchy: only those selected by king can participate in government. only king makes final decision. King responsible for wellbeing of all. majority rule does not exist. Minority has say. New France How do you think the king ruled a colony across an ocean when the ship journey was atlas one month? New France How do you think the king ruled a colony across an ocean when the ship journey was atlas one month? New France: Sovereign Council How do you think the king ruled a colony across an ocean when the ship journey was atlas one month? King Appoints King’s Advisors Appoints In France In New France The Sovereign Council - 3 Main Heads: - Governor General, Bishop, Intendant. - + 5 Councillors, a Clerk , and Attorney General Enforce Rule People of New France Take a Break from me: Individual or with a friend, open Canada Revisited to page 47-49. Make your own notes on the responsibility of each level and role within the sovereign council (ignore set people). Understand who influenced who. Know: Figurehead, and nobility. Seigneurial System