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did women have greater possibilities in New France
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social 1 Mind Map on did women have greater possibilities in New France, created by tdhein on 27/08/2013.
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did women have greater possibilities in New France
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over 20 outstanding women in business, church and politics who left their mark
Agathe de Saint Pere
established the manufacture of textiles and fabrics and mass founded a firm that mass produced maple syrup
high ranking women in church who rubbed shoulders with France elite
Marie D'Incarnation
built, ran and rebuilt convent/school for French and aboriginal girls
Marguerite Bourgeoys
founded a school to teach poorer children
Jeanne Mance
nurse who founded hospital
persuaded France to provide money to fight Iroquois
instrumental in raising money for endeavors
took over running and defending communities when their husbands away
Mdme de La Tour
travelled to France to plead husbands case
took command of fort's 45 men for 5 days to withstand seige
demographics placed women in demand
Filles de Roi
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most women lived similar to those in France
women in powerful positions was exception and unusual
no woman acted as governor, bishop, intendent, etc
acted for church husband
necessary adaptationon frontier
more freedom for elite
ignores importance of women's regular role to survival
Women in France
raised children
sewed/domestic work
worked fields
did not participate in business, etc
finite role with rural less rigid
produced goods for home consumption
church dominated by men
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