Fur Trade Multiple choice
When was the Fur Trade established?
A: 1600s
B:1500s
C:1800s
D: None of the above
In the 1600s
Why were beavers used to make hats?
Because there fur was waterproof, and durable
How much does trade contribute to the canadian economy
A:10%
B:90%
C:65%
D:75%
65%
When was the C.P.R. Built?
A:1881
B:1885
C:1900
D:1880
1885
What happened in the western part of canada when the C.P.R. was built?
It opened up the west for people to settle and develop
Who are the descendants of the voyagers
A:The Metis
B: The Cree
C: The Dene
D: None of the above
The Metis
Where is Lower Canada?
Quebec
What makes up a majority of Canada's exports
Processed goods
How many businesses did the C.P.R. split into
A:1
B:2
C:5
D:3
Is the C.P.R. linked to internal or external trade?
A:Internal Trade
B:External Trade
C:Both
Both
Why were beavers used to make hats?
A:For Fun
B: Because of Mr.Poggi
C:Because of it's was popular
D:None of the above
None of the above
Why did the beaver population almost go extinct?
Due to the mass production of beaver hats
How many jobs are there in Canada that is based off of trade
A:3.3M
B:3M
C:2M
D:6M
3.3M
Is the C.P.R. linked to internal or external trade?
A:Internal Trade
B:External Trade
C:Both
Both
How much is the C.P.R. worth?
Over 7 billion dollars
What are one of the things the indigenous peoples receive during the fur trade
A:Fur
B:Wood
C:Money
D:Equipment
Equipment in the form of weapons and tools
Why did the fur trade die?
because the price drop of beaver fur, and the change of fashion trends at the time
Which one of these countries is Canada's main trading partner
A:Mexico
B:Lebanon
C:Brazil
D:Russia
Mexico
What was one of the reasons why the C.P.R. was built
A:For Relations
B:To be united
C:Because Mr.Poggi told them so
D:For Trade
To be united and for trade
Which country did Canada form trade relations with that lead the C.P.R. to expand?
The United States of America
What was Canada called when the fur trade was first established?
A:New Canada
B:New Britain
C:New France
D:New England
New France
Who expanded the fur trade? Where did the come from?
The Voyagers who were came from lower canada
What did Canada stop exporting as their main export
Wheat
Is the C.P.R. still being used today
A:Yes
B:Maybe
C:No
Yes
What were shipped on trains on the C.P.R.?
It would carry grains, coal, minerals, and later on machinery