New France: A French colony in North America that included Quebec, established in the early 17th century and characterized by its fur trade economy and Catholic missionary efforts.
Treaty of Paris (1763): The agreement that ended the Seven Years' War, resulting in France ceding Quebec and other territories to Great Britain, significantly altering the balance of power in North America.
Fur Trade: A crucial economic activity in early colonial North America where European powers competed for control over the lucrative trade in animal pelts, particularly in areas like Quebec.