Early European Settlers
true or false the european settlers cam here in 1981
false
What was the fur trade?
it was a first nations trade for goods like rifles,tools,coats,blankets,etc.
why did the Europeans come to Canada?
for economic opportunities, specifically the fur trade and later, resource extraction, and for establishing colonies.
how long did the fur trade go on for?
100 to 300 years
what were some challenges building out west
vast geography, harsh climate, diverse terrain, and fluctuating resource-based economies.
what was life like for newcomers in western Canada?
newcomers faced challenges like harsh weather, language barriers, and cultural adjustments.
what was the unfair treatment the Chinese had to go through when making the railway?
lower wages, dangerous working conditions, and discriminatory policies.
how did the Acadian identity develope
The Acadian identity developed over centuries, rooted in the unique circumstances of French settlers in Acadia
what was the most common thing the first nations traded?
animal hide
how long were the first nations people here until the europeans came?
at least 12,000 years
how many Chinese lived in Canada by 1881
around 4,000
when did the European settlers arrive?
late 10th century
when did the fur trade start?
in the early 15 to 16 hundreds