First People of N.A.
There were over ______ separate tribes in North America before the first Europeans arrived.
50
Sharing was very important to the First Nations. They felt that....
the well-being of the "group" was more important than that of the individual.
Wealth was measured by the amount of possessions a person had. True or False
False
The Haudenosaunee lived in houses called __________
long-houses
What 3 nations did the European explorers encounter when they first came ashore?
The Iroquois, Huron and Algonkian
Identify 3 ways the Iroquois helped the French
- acted as guides for exploration
- gave them medicine to treat scurvy
- taught them survival skills
How did the First Nations measure wealth?
by good health, good friends and well-being
The original name of the Huron was ________
Wendat or Wyandot
What was the most significant change with regards to land and hunting with the arrival of the Europeans in North America?
hunting was no longer just about acquiring food and clothing but also about acquiring fur for a commodity
What CHANGED for the First Nations after the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht?
- relocated to new territories and seeking new trade opportunities
- had increasing rivalry between First Nations for territory and trade with Europeans
The French gave them the name "Huron" meaning....
"shock of hair"
What reaction did the Indigenous people have when saw the explorers?
They were surprised, curious, cautious and worried. They had never seen such different creatures who spoke a different language.
What CHANGED for the French after the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht?
- lost most of the disputed land around Hudson Bay and on the east coast, including Newfoundland and Acadia
- had to look for new territories and trading partners
- started to organize First Nations resistance against the British