First Peoples
Indigenous cultures felt a very strong connection to what?
The Land
Who was believed to be the first European settlers in Canada?
The (Norse) Vikings
Which Indigenous group helped the people of New France survive in the new environment?
Mikmaq
What were beaver pelts used for?
hats and clothing.
The Seven Years War was a battle between what two countries?
France and England (Britain)
Name a type of Indigenous Shelter.
Teepee
Pithouse
Wigwam
Longhouse
Name two reasons why countries in Europe wanted to explore.
better trading routes
new resources
spreading their beliefs
more power
What was the land division system called in New France?
Seigneurial System
What is the land all around Hudson's Bay called that the King of England claimed as his?
Ruperts Land
Who were the french allied with?
Indigenous groups
How do archeologists study history?
What was John Cabot known for?
He landed in Newfoundland and sailed for England.
How did the Seigneurial system work?
Habitants would be granted land by a person called a seigneur.
Which country started the fur trade?
France
Who won the Plains of Abraham battle? What did they win?
England won and they took over Quebec City.
How do historians study history?
They study written records from the past.
Which areas did Jacque Cartier explore? Who did Jacque Cartier explore for?
Maritime Provinces and St. Lawrence River
France
What were the two main fur trading companies called?
Hudson's Bay Company and Northwest Company
Did the seven years war only happen in North America?
No
Some scientists believe that the First peoples walked across what to get to North America?
The Bering Straight Land Bridge
Samuel De Champlain created what settlement?
New France
Name on aspect of Metis Culture that you remember from the video we watched in class.
Jigging
Metis Sash
Metis Flag
Without war, who do you think should have ruled Canada?
Answers will vary.