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What animal's fur was most commonly traded in the Canadian fur trade?
Beaver
What was one of the environmental challenges that disturbed the fur traders?
Harsh weather conditions, and unpredictable
What was the positive outcomes of the fur trade for Indigenous peoples?
Access to European goods, such as metal tools and weapons.
What was one of the negative environmental impacts of the fur trade?
Overhunting of animals, especially beavers, which led to animal distinction almost happening.
Who was the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River and claim parts of Canada for France?
Jacques Cartier.
What was the primary currency used in the fur trade to exchange goods?
Fur pelts, especially beaver pelts.
What was a major health problem faced by fur traders due to the food they eat?
Scurvy, which is caused by a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables.
What did the fur trade help establish in Canada?
The fur trade helped to start trading posts and places where people lived. This eventually helped towns and cities to grow
What was a negative impact on the Indigenous people because of the fur trade?
They relied on European goods too much, which kind of disrupted their lives.
What was the main objective of the French fur trade in North America?
To trade for furs, especially beaver pelts, which were very valuable in Europe.
What kind of goods did the European traders bring to trade with the indigenous people?
Metal tools, guns, blankets, and beads.
What danger did fur traders face when traveling around unfamiliar places?
They might be attacked by wildlife and getting lost.
How did the fur trade help the European economy?
The fur trade was a major source of income, with beaver pelts being very valuable for making hats.
What negative impact did European diseases and goods have on Indigenous peoples during the fur trade?
Diseases like smallpox made Indigenous people sick, and bad goods like alcohol also made them sick
What was the role of the voyageurs in the fur trade?
Voyageurs were French-Canadian paddlers who transported furs and traded goods by canoeing through the unknown land.
What was the trade silver used for in the fur trade?
trade silver was used as a type of currency used to exchanged furs.
What problem did fur traders face with Indigenous peoples in some regions around Canada?
Conflicts between tribes and disagreements between the trading territories.
How did the fur trade help explore the unknown of North America?
It encouraged everyone to explore the vast areas of North America, leading to better understanding of the land.
How did the fur trade create conflicts between Indigenous nations?
Competition for trading rights and territories let to the conflicts between Europeans and Indigenous people.
What year was the Hudson's Bay Company founded?
1670
What is the term for the long boats used by fur traders to transport goods along rivers?
Canoes
What difficulties did fur trading companies face because of competition from other traders?
Companies that competed with each other, such as the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company, sometimes had disagreements over who should control areas with a lot of fur-bearing animals.
What was some cultural exchange between Indigenous peoples and European traders due to the fur trade?
They shared knowledge together, such as survival skills.
How did the fur trade contribute to the expansion of European control over North America?
The fur trade encouraged European settlers to start a new life in North America, which led to Indigenous people getting kicked out of the land they used to live in.
Which conflict in the 18th century which ended French control over Canada, affecting the fur trade?
The French and Indian War.