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Seigneurial System of New France

By Pamela Andersson In the Province of Quebec, land distribution was originally based on a seigneurial system, established in 1627 and used until 1854. The seigneuries system of land distribution was regulated by law and had many advantages. Link A-Seigniory of Metis 1675-1854-by Ken Annett Its purpose was to promote settlement in a systematic way. […]