Week four brought another interesting reading, which was about the Filles du Roi. The Filles du Roi were ladies brought to Canada from France to help the men colonize New France. The girls were picked by the King and would receive pay when they married a man in New France. Once arrived, the women quickly got settled and made a huge impact on the colony. Hearing their personal stories about the how it was for them to travel to a whole new continent was very interesting. By understanding and listening to these stories, it is easier for historians to understand the happenings that took place when the Filles du Roi came to help colonize New France.
Read more about them here.