Beothuk
When did the Beothuk officially form?
Around 1500
Who did the French have conflict with?
The Iroquois.
Define extinction.
When a group of living things or species no longer exist or have all died out.
Why are beaver furs so valuable?
Beaver fur was used to make fashionable hats in Europe that were rare.
Are the mi'kmaq still alive.
Yes, they are very much alive.
What is tuberculous?
It is a contagious disease that mainly affects the lungs.
Who was the first person or group to claim land for France?
Jacques Cartier.
Definition of Beothuk.
The indigenous people of Newfoundland.
Who were the main people involved in the fur trade?
Indigenous people, french and british traders, and voyageurs.
What type of homes did the mi'kmaq traditionally live in.
Wigwams
Who is Shanawdithit?
The last known boethuk.
When did New France exist?
From about 1534 to 1763.
Definition of Mi'kmaq.
The indigenous people of Atlantic Canada.
Why did France and Britain compete in the Fur Trade?
They both wanted control of trade routes and profits.
How did european settlement affect the mi'kmaq way of life.
It lead to loss of land, new diseases, and changes to traditional life style.
What disease killed the beothuk?
Tuberculosis.
How did the indigenous people help the french?
They taught survival skills and helped with trading and travel.
Define expedition.
A journey taken for a specific purpose or reason of exploration.
When did the fur trade take place in canada?
It mainly took place from 1600-1800.
What are the peace and friendship treaties between the mi'kmaq and british.
Peace cooperation and sharing resources as well as not giving up land.
When was Shanawdithit born?
In 1801.
Who was the "father of France"?
Samuel De Champlain.
Define Conflict.
A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.
what role did the Indigenous peoples play in the fur trade?
they trapped animals prepared fur and acted as guides and traders.
What language do the mi'kmaq speak.
They speak the language mi'kmaw.