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Who was their leader?
Their leader was James Douglas.
What resources did they trade?
The aboriginals would trade fur and the Europeans would trade guns, metal utensils, and cloth.
where did they get their food supply?
They got their food supply from fishing, hunting, trading and growing crops.
when was the leader of British Columbia and Vancouver island in charge?
He was in charge from 1851 till 1864.
How did they travel?
They travelled by boat, horse carriage, snowshoes, walking and train.
who might be their enemies?
They didn't have any.
What different nationalities were in British Columbia and Vancouver island?
The different nationalities were Asian, European, and first nations.
Where was the fur trade posts set up?
There was fur trade posts set up all across Canada including some in British Columbia and Vancouver Island.
when did the Leader (at the time) start and end being the leader?
He started 1851 till 1864.
How did Joseph Trutch become the first lieutenant general for British Columbia?
Fredrick Seymour appointed him after James Douglas stepped down.
Who did they have a good relationship with?
They had a good relationship with all of the colonies.
What is the leader in charge of?
The leader was in charge of the power to grant land, give people pardon, appointing certain roles for people, and more.
where was British Columbia and Vancouver island located near?
They are located right below “Strickene Territory”, and beside “Rupert’s Land” and “Northwest territories".
When did the gold rush start?
It started in 1858.
how long did the gold rush last?
The gold rush started in 1858 and was mostly done by 1927.
Who were some of the important people in the colony?
Some people who were important was Fredrick Seymour, James Douglas and Joseph Trutch.
What economic resources did they have?
The economic resources that they had were gold, coal, copper, silver, lead and more.
Where was the Fraser mine located?
It was located on the Thompson river.
when did British Columbia become a colony?
British Columbia became a colony in 1858.
How did British Columbia become the first Chinese community in Canada?
The Chinese became miners at the Fraser mine.
Who was involved with the fur trading?
Many cultures, colonies, and lands were involved in fur trades or trades in general such as the first nations and the Europeans.
What was their geographical area like?
Vancouver island and British Columbia were filled with lots of trees and green areas and was located near the coastline.
Where did they set up living areas?
they set up their living areas up near lakes, rivers, good fertile land,
when did they travel the most?
They travel the most when the conditions are the best like during the day and during the spring and summer.
How big was their population?
The population was in between 40,000 and 50,000.