Early Days of Arctic
What indigenous group was primarily found in the arctic?
The Inuit
There bond was going downhill from the start (true/false)
True
What was the company that owned the land at first?
The Hudson Bay Company
The land claiming process was _____
simple
How large are the effects from these expeditions?
Quite Large
What was their bond like during this time?
Mutual
Name ONE reason why the indigenous-settler bond was worsening
(anything works)
What two governments were involved?
The Canadian/British Government
Why was the land claiming process so simple?
The lack of opposition
Does Canada still own this land?
Yes
They would often...
Trade things for goods or services
Did the settlers notice that what they were doing was wrong?
No
Why was the land given to the British/Canadian government?
Pressure from the Canadian and British government
Establishment of plaques or flags
What 3 territories now make up this area?
Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories
Why did settlers go north?
To look for whales to hunt
Did the settlers stop what they were doing?
No
Why was the land claiming process so rushed?
Fear that settlers from the USA would find the northern land and claim it for themselves
What groups went north?
British, Scottish, and Basque whalers
Name the primary reasons why the bond was worsened between the settlers and indigenous
Exposure of unfamiliar illness and the overhunting of wildlife and whales
What made the British/Canadian government want the northern land?
The established trade routes, outposts, fur trade, and population of settlers
Why were the USA settlers feared?
Because they had large armies that could easily be repurposed into exploration teams
When were the indigenous land claims challenged, and who was in power at the time