What Steps Did Jean-Baptiste Colbert Take to Promote the Development

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Essay

What steps did Jean-Baptiste Colbert take to promote the development of New France? Why did his efforts fail?

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Definitions:

League of Nations

An international organization founded after World War I to promote world peace and cooperation, but was ultimately unable to prevent World War II, leading to its replacement by the United Nations.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended World War I, signed in 1919, which imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany, contributing to economic hardship and political instability in Germany.

German Military

The armed forces of Germany, historically known for its role in both World Wars and its transformation post-World War II with the establishment of the Bundeswehr in 1955.

Wilson's Goals

Refers to President Woodrow Wilson's objectives, including his "Fourteen Points" for achieving peace after World War I and his efforts to establish the League of Nations.