Anyone that was unable to perform physical labor correctly was to be executed first. This was because those that could not perform as well as those that were stronger and healthier were not as useful to them. The weak, sick, and pregnant could not perform well as healthy people.
The main reason why France initially sent fleets to Newfoundland was to "fish for cod," since this fish was in high demand, had a decent amount of nutritional value, and was abundant in this region.
