In 1663, France implemented a program called "Filles du Roi" ("Daughters of the King")

In 1663, France implemented a program called "Filles du Roi" ("Daughters of the King")

, which involved sending 800 women to the colony of Quebec with the purpose of marrying male settlers. This initiative was aimed at bolstering the colony's population and establishing a more balanced gender ratio. The program proved to be highly successful, as it resulted in the doubling of Quebec's population within a mere decade.
The women who participated in this program left a lasting impact on the demographic makeup of Quebec and French Canada as a whole. Today, genealogical research has revealed that approximately two-thirds of French Canadians can trace their ancestry back to these courageous women who left their homeland to start new lives and families in the New World. The "Filles du Roi" program not only played a crucial role in the growth and stability of the colony but also shaped the genetic heritage of French Canada for generations to come.

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