Transport
The breed of dog used as transport during winter
What is a Husky?
The leader of the Church
What is a Priest?
This First Nations group, known for their use of canoes, were allies of the French during the early days of New France and helped them navigate the waterways.
What are the Algonquin?
The most popular means of transportation during the summer and spring
What is a Canoe?
The person who built things using stone
What is a Mason?
The French established a strong friendship with these people, who lived around the Great Lakes and were known for their skill in agriculture and trading.
What are the Huron-Wendat?
The exact river Jacque Cartier travelled on and discovered
What is the St. Lawrence river?
Individuals commonly used by rich people to deliver and take care of their newborn children
What is a Midwife?
This powerful confederation of six nations, including the Mohawk and Seneca, were often in conflict with the French and their allies, the Huron, in the 17th century.
What is the Iroquois Confederacy?
The French relied heavily on these animals to haul heavy weights across difficult terrain in New France, especially in areas where water transport was not available.
What are Oxen?
The highest income earner at the time
What is a Fur/Pelt trader?
This famous First Nations leader from the Algonquin people was an ally of Samuel de Champlain and helped the French during battles with the Iroquois.
What is Chief Donnacona?
The specific type of wood used to build the canoes in New France
What is Birch Bark wood?
Independent, illegal Traders that traveled to trade with the indigenous people who also played an important role in Europian exploration.
What are Coureurs des Bois?
The French fur trade relied heavily on this First Nations group, who were expert trappers and played a key role in transporting materials across the wilderness of New France.
What are the Cree?