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TIL Native Americans in the French colonies who converted to Catholicism were considered full French citizens
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TIL Native Americans in the French colonies who converted to Catholicism were considered full French citizens
Relevant portion:
> “The descendants of the French who are accustomed to this country [New France], together with all the Indians who will be brought to the knowledge of the faith and will profess it, shall be deemed and renowned natural Frenchmen, and as such may come to live in France when they want, and acquire, donate, and succeed and accept donations and legacies, just as true French subjects, without being required to take no letters of declaration of naturalization.”
And yet Quebec is now extremely hostile to First Nations people.
The primary motivator for conversion to Catholicism was better value was offered for furs, though. Atleast that’s what my INDG 100 textbook says.
TIL: The French government only allowed Catholics to settle in present day Quebec.
The lack of religious tolerance was one of the reasons why the colony was not that heavily populated, compared to the 13 Colonies.