Explain why some young women would agree to come to the colony of New France as filles du roi.
Some young women would agree to come to the colony of New France as filles du roi to lead better lives, gain some fortunes, and have better homes. They would probably be treated better there. They would get some dowry from the kings if they didn't have any. They could live peacefully and be cared of. They could get married to whom they wanted and live with them. No one could force these girls to get marrid to whomever, they got to pick. It's like getting adopted by a very good family.
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They could live peacefully and be cared for.
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Some young women would agree to come to the colony of New France as filles du roi to lead better lives, gain some fortunes, and have better homes. They would probably be treated better there. They would get some dowry from the king(s) if they didn't have any. They could live peacefully and be cared of. They could get married to whom they wanted and live with them. No one could force these girls to get married to whomever, they got to pick. It's like getting adopted by a very good family.
Is it King or Kings?
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It should be "king" since there was only one French king at a time.
Yes, that is a good explanation of why some young women would agree to come to the colony of New France as filles du roi. To provide some additional information, it is important to understand the historical context of the filles du roi.
During the 17th century, New France (present-day Canada) was a French colony and faced a significant gender imbalance, with a lack of women in the colony. This was primarily due to the fact that most colonizers were men - soldiers, traders, and explorers. Consequently, the French government initiated a program called the "Filles du roi," or "King's Daughters," to address this gender disparity.
Under this program, young women, mostly from impoverished backgrounds and orphanages, were recruited to travel to New France. Upon arrival, they would receive assistance, both financially and socially, in finding suitable husbands among the male settlers. The French government would provide dowries and other forms of support, such as clothing and food, to help the women settle into their new lives.
For these young women, the opportunity to go to New France offered a chance for a fresh start and potentially improved living conditions. Coming from disadvantaged backgrounds, they saw the voyage as a means to escape poverty, gain some level of economic security, and potentially have greater control over their own futures by choosing their husbands.
It is important to note, however, that the experience of filles du roi varied. While some women had successful and fulfilling lives in New France, others faced hardships and challenges, such as difficult working conditions or disappointing marriages.
Overall, the decision to come to New France as filles du roi was motivated by a desire for a better life, economic opportunities, and a chance to shape their own destinies.