Fur Trade
Who were trading with the Indigenous people?
The British and the French
Who wrote the Royal Proclamation?
King George III
Who fought in the War of 1812?
Britain (Canada) and the United States
What happened to Pontiac after he led the uprising?
He was murdered by British people.
What was the priority of the British settlers?
Farming
What is the full name of HBC
Hudson's Bay Company
What did the Royal Proclamation set foundation for?
For establishing treaties.
What did the British Navy do to American merchants?
They forced them to join the British Navy
What is today's date?
November 25
Why did the Indigenous people like France more than Britain?
Because French people respected Indigenous traditions and kept their land intact
How did the French try to change Indigenous people during the fur trade?
The tried to convert Indigenous people to Christianity
What is the Royal Proclamation?
A document that set out guidelines for European settlement of Indigenous territories in North America
What did the United States promise the Indigenous people?
What is the Crown?
British royalties and their power
Who are the Metis?
People who have one parent that is Indigenous and one parent that came from Europe
Who was HBC competing against?
North West Company
What does the Royal Proclamation say about buying or settling on Indigenous land?
1. Settlers cannot buy Indigenous land unless they have permission from the Crown and a special license
2. Settlers who currently live on Indigenous land must move away
Who were Brock and Tecumseh?
Brock was the commander of British army forces in Upper Canada
Tecumseh was a famous Indigenous leader and warrior
What is a treaty?
A deal made between two nations. It could involve trading resources or establishing relationships.
What is Aboriginal Title
Indigenous peoples' rights to use and manage their traditional lands
What is the difference between coureurs des bois and voyageurs?
Voyageurs had a license from the government while coureurs des bois did not
What rights of Indigenous people are laid out in the Royal Proclamation?
1. They are protected by the Crown
2. They should not be molested or disturbed on their land
3. Land not ceded to the Crown belongs to them
Why did the United States decide to attack Canada?
1. Britain was too far, but Canada was a close by British colony
2. They wanted to take over Canada's land
What is Mr. Sidhu's first name?
Gurinder
What is this week's current events about?
Women's rights in Afghanistan