Question

1. what restrictions did protestants live under in france? why did the french take only the roman catholic religion to new france?

Explanation:

In France, Protestants (Huguenots) faced various restrictions. Before the Edict of Nantes in 1598, they were often persecuted, with restrictions on public worship in many areas, and faced discrimination in government - related positions. After the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 by Louis XIV, Huguenots were severely oppressed; their churches were destroyed, and they were forced to convert to Catholicism or face harsh penalties. The French took only Roman Catholicism to New France mainly because France was a Catholic - majority country and the French crown and the Catholic Church wanted to maintain religious uniformity in their colonies. The Catholic Church also played a significant role in the colonization process, providing social and educational services in the colonies.

Answer:

Protestants in France faced restrictions such as limitations on public worship and discrimination in government positions before the Edict of Nantes, and severe persecution after its revocation. The French took only Roman Catholicism to New France to maintain religious uniformity and due to the Catholic Church's role in colonization.