Research Question: Did the Intendant or the Governor have a more significant impact on New France.
The Intendant of New France
Jean Talon became the intendant of New France in 1665. He retired in 1668, only to take the position again in 1670. The Intendants job was to oversee the day- to- day work of government and general activity of the colony. The Intendant was responsible for ensuring that everybody paid their taxes. He also established a judicial system, helped the colony develop economically and encouraged the growth of the population.
Jean Talon became the intendant of New France in 1665. He retired in 1668, only to take the position again in 1670. The Intendants job was to oversee the day- to- day work of government and general activity of the colony. The Intendant was responsible for ensuring that everybody paid their taxes. He also established a judicial system, helped the colony develop economically and encouraged the growth of the population.
Becoming the Intendant.
Jean Talon was appointed to the post of Intendant of New France by Louis XIV. Louis XIV chose Jean Talon because his finance minister, Jean-Babtiste Colbert, gave Louis some advice about choosing an Intendant for New France. He recommended Jean Talon because he thought Jean Talon was intelligent, brave, and that he could handle the job of Intendant.
Jean Talon was appointed to the post of Intendant of New France by Louis XIV. Louis XIV chose Jean Talon because his finance minister, Jean-Babtiste Colbert, gave Louis some advice about choosing an Intendant for New France. He recommended Jean Talon because he thought Jean Talon was intelligent, brave, and that he could handle the job of Intendant.
Challenges for Jean Talon
Jean Talon was one of the most successful Intendants in the history of New France.
The job of Intendant of New France was a difficult job to fulfill. On his arrival in the colony Talon faced many challenges. Scurvy, smallpox and other diseases were killing many European settlers. Confrontations were common between European settlers and Aboriginal Peoples, some of whom saw the newcomers as intruders. The harsh climate also could make even basic survival a struggle. Yet, during Talon's time in the colony, the population of New France climbed from 3,200 to 7,600 .
The job of Intendant of New France was a difficult job to fulfill. On his arrival in the colony Talon faced many challenges. Scurvy, smallpox and other diseases were killing many European settlers. Confrontations were common between European settlers and Aboriginal Peoples, some of whom saw the newcomers as intruders. The harsh climate also could make even basic survival a struggle. Yet, during Talon's time in the colony, the population of New France climbed from 3,200 to 7,600 .
Jean Talon had a more significant impact on New France because he helped and improved the colony of New France. The Governor, Louis de Buade, however, listened to his own ideas more and therefore didn't improve the colony as much as he could have.
