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Which of the following European goods were commonly traded with Indigenous groups for beaver pelts?
Which of the following European goods were commonly traded with Indigenous groups for beaver pelts?
- Precious gems and artwork
- Tools, metals, and beads (correct)
- Livestock and agricultural equipment
- Textiles and spices from Asia
The fur trade primarily hindered the exploration and settlement of Canada by Europeans.
The fur trade primarily hindered the exploration and settlement of Canada by Europeans.
False (B)
How did the fur trade influence the relationships between European and Indigenous groups?
How did the fur trade influence the relationships between European and Indigenous groups?
The fur trade initially fostered good relationships between European and Indigenous groups.
The primary animal hunted by Indigenous groups for the fur trade was the _______.
The primary animal hunted by Indigenous groups for the fur trade was the _______.
Match the following items with who traded them in the fur trade:
Match the following items with who traded them in the fur trade:
Which of the following best describes the primary motivation for European fishermen to maintain good relationships with Indigenous Peoples in the early 16th century?
Which of the following best describes the primary motivation for European fishermen to maintain good relationships with Indigenous Peoples in the early 16th century?
Coureurs de bois were officially sanctioned traders licensed by the French colonial authorities.
Coureurs de bois were officially sanctioned traders licensed by the French colonial authorities.
What critical resource scarcity sparked conflicts between the French and the Haudenosaunee in the 17th century, eventually leading to the Beaver Wars?
What critical resource scarcity sparked conflicts between the French and the Haudenosaunee in the 17th century, eventually leading to the Beaver Wars?
The French established a trading post at __________ in 1608, solidifying their presence in North America.
The French established a trading post at __________ in 1608, solidifying their presence in North America.
Match the following groups with their primary role or relationship in the early North American fur trade:
Match the following groups with their primary role or relationship in the early North American fur trade:
What was the main benefit that Indigenous groups received in exchange for their assistance in the fur trade with the French?
What was the main benefit that Indigenous groups received in exchange for their assistance in the fur trade with the French?
The growing popularity of beaver pelt hats in Europe significantly decreased the demand for furs from North America by the mid-16th century
The growing popularity of beaver pelt hats in Europe significantly decreased the demand for furs from North America by the mid-16th century
Besides economic gains for France, what other significant impact did the coureurs de bois have on the development of New France and the broader North American continent?
Besides economic gains for France, what other significant impact did the coureurs de bois have on the development of New France and the broader North American continent?
Flashcards
What is the fur trade?
What is the fur trade?
Exchange of beaver pelts (hunted by Indigenous groups) for European goods (tools, beads, etc.).
Why were beaver pelts valuable?
Why were beaver pelts valuable?
Beaver pelts were highly desired in Europe for making fashionable hats.
What did Europeans trade?
What did Europeans trade?
Tools, metals, beads, and other manufactured items from Europe.
Initial impact of the fur trade?
Initial impact of the fur trade?
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Long-term impact of fur trade?
Long-term impact of fur trade?
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Early European-Indigenous relations
Early European-Indigenous relations
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Beaver pelts
Beaver pelts
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French shore bases
French shore bases
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French Indigenous allies
French Indigenous allies
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Beaver Wars
Beaver Wars
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Coureurs de bois
Coureurs de bois
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Voyageurs
Voyageurs
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Effects of the fur trade
Effects of the fur trade
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Study Notes
- Indigenous groups hunted beaver to create pelts for trade with Europeans.
- Europeans desired beaver pelts to make expensive hats.
- In exchange for pelts, Europeans traded tools, metals, beads, and other European goods.
- The fur trade facilitated exploration, settlement, and relationships between Europeans and Indigenous groups.
- The fur trade significantly contributed to the establishment and growth of Canada..
Connections with Indigenous Allies
- 16th-century European fishermen caught cod on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.
- Drying the fish required weeks, so European fishermen maintained positive relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
- Indigenous Peoples acquired tools and metal from Europeans in return for furs and fresh meat.
- Fishermen profited from furs in European markets.
- Beaver pelt hats became popular later in the 16th century, increasing demand.
- French traders established permanent shore bases in Acadia and Tadoussac to obtain more furs.
- A base was founded in Quebec in 1608.
- In 1609, the Dutch started trading up the Hudson River.
- In 1614, the Dutch established trading posts at Manhattan, causing rivalry between the French and the Dutch.
- The fur trade involved Indigenous allies: the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee.
- From 1600 to 1650, the French allied with the Huron-Wendat, Innu, and Algonquian.
- These Indigenous groups helped the French collect and process beaver pelts.
- In return, Indigenous groups received European goods for ceremonies and gifts.
- The French formed military alliances with Indigenous allies to maintain relationships.
- In the 17th century, disputes over beaver resources led to conflict between the French and the Haudenosaunee, starting the Beaver Wars.
Coureurs de Bois
- Coureurs de bois were unlicensed fur traders from New France.
- The English on Hudson Bay knew them as “wood runners”.
- Unlike voyageurs, coureurs de bois lacked permits from colonial authorities
- Coureurs de bois were vital to the European exploration.
- Coureurs de bois helped establish trade with Indigenous Peoples.
- They traded fur with Indigenous people to make clothing, including waterproof hats.
Effects
- France profited financially.
- Indigenous Peoples obtained new tools and materials.
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Description
The fur trade in Canada involved Indigenous groups hunting beaver for trade with Europeans, who desired the pelts for hats. This exchange facilitated exploration, settlement, and relationships, significantly contributing to Canada's growth.
