The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada
CHAPTER II.
1663-1763.
FRANCE AND ENGLAND IN AMERICA.
_Contrast of French and English Colonies.--Feudalism in Canada.-- Priests and Monks.--Puritanism and Democracy in New England.--French Life in Canada.--Military Strength of Canada.--Religious Zeal.-- Missions.--The Jesuits.--Brebeuf and Lallemant.--Martyrdom of Jogues.-- Results of the Missions.--French Explorers.--La Salle.--His Plan of Discovery.--His Sufferings.--His Heroism.--He discovers the Mouth of the Mississippi.--Louisiana.--France in the West.--Growth of English Colonies.--Approaching Collision._ 46