History Chapter 2-3 Review - Comba
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What was the name of the area known as York Factory?

Kelsey became Deputy-Governor of the fort and the area known as York Factory.

What did Anthony Henday keep a travel journal of?

Henday kept a travel journal. His adventure started by following the Hayes River.

What did Anthony Henday do after he explored more of Alberta?

In 1759, he explored more of Alberta and met with the Siksika peoples, also known as the Blackfoot.

What factor likely contributed to Henry Kelsey's ability to reach his fort?

<p>His ability to barter goods and services with local tribes helped him establish relationships and secure safe passage. (A), His ability to navigate the Saskatchewan River and surrounding areas allowed him to reach his destination. (B), His encounter with the herds of buffalo roaming the northern Great Plains provided him with a valuable source of food and materials. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anthony Henday's fur trading mission was the first venture to expand further west in North America than any other European at the time.

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After Henday's explorations, what happened to the fur trade goods going into the West?

<p>After Henday's explorations, almost all trade goods going into the West passed through York Factory. In 1774 the volume of trade through York Factory was greater than all of the other posts on Hudson Bay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Anthony Henday's mission

Anthony Henday volunteered for a journey further into the western North America than any other European at that time.

Hayes River

The river Anthony Henday followed on his journey.

Saskatchewan River

Henday traveled up this river after the Hayes River.

Battle River Valley

The valley Henday traveled through after the Saskatchewan River.

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Red Deer, Alberta

The furthest point Henday reached in his early explorations.

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York Factory

The location from which many fur trading expeditions departed, including Henday's.

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Siksika peoples (Blackfoot)

Indigenous people Henday met during his exploration of Alberta.

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York Factory's trade volume (1774)

The volume of trade through York Factory surpassed all other Hudson Bay Company posts.

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Hudson's Bay Company

A company that traded furs, involved in Anthony Henday's expedition.

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Cree and Assiniboine

Indigenous groups who traded with the Hudson's Bay Company.

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Henry Kelsey

Early explorer who also explored western Canada.

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Fur Trade dominance

The increasing control the British had over fur trade in North America.

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Study Notes

Chapter 2-3 Review - Comba

  • Henry Kelsey, an early European, encountered buffalo herds in the northern Great Plains. His journey was challenging due to the lack of buffalo.

  • Many Cree and Assiniboine people desired trade with Hudson's Bay Company.

  • Kelsey became Deputy-Governor of York Factory.

  • Anthony Henday worked as a labourer in York Factory. He sought fur trading opportunities with First Nations groups.

  • Henday's mission took him further into the North American west.

  • He meticulously documented his journey in a travel journal, alongside the Hayes River.

  • Trade through York Factory grew significantly by 1774, exceeding all other Hudson Bay trading posts. This dominance of fur trade solidified British control.

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This quiz covers key events and figures in Chapter 2-3 of Comba's historical account. It explores the journeys of early European fur traders like Henry Kelsey and Anthony Henday, and their interactions with Indigenous peoples. Test your knowledge on the growth of trade and British influence in the northern Great Plains.

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