What are the three main jobs in New France?

1. Fur trappers and traders. The fur trade was the most important economic activity in New France. Trappers caught beaver, fox, and other animals for their fur, which was then sold to European merchants.

2. Farmers. Most people in New France were farmers. They grew wheat, corn, and other crops to feed their families and to trade with the French in Europe.

3. Fishermen. Fishing was also an important industry in New France. Fishermen caught cod, salmon, and other fish for food and for export to Europe.