Aboriginal Societies
Who were the First Nations?
They were the first people to inhabit North America and were the indigenous peoples of Canada
What is the sovereign council?
In 1663, King Louis XIV set up a Sovereign Council to govern the colony led by 3 people: the bishop, intendant and government
What is Mercantilism?
Mercantilism is an idea that allows imperial countries to exploit their colonies by taking resources and allowing them to not spend money on importing resources.
Out of the English and French, which one had temporary settlements?
The French
What were the views of the indigenous?
relationships with the Creator, the natural world, other people, and themselves.
Who did the French ally with during their colonization
Mik'kmaq
Why did the British build colonies in America?
Trade, resources, influence and a route to Asia
What system did they use for trading
The Barter system
How did the Elders teach the youngsters morals and values
Elders taught youngsters morals and values was by telling stories.
Why was France so interested in building a colony in North America
Economics, competition, religion and curiousity
What year was the HBC created?
1670
Who were the three main groups in the fur trade?
The first nations, merchants, and the coureurs de bois/voyageurs
How does the First Nations use nature
Shelter, food, and medicine
Who is the founder of New France
Samuel de Champlain
Why did they establish large settlements?
To gain military and economic power
How did the First nations people work with the French and the British in the fur trade?
The French and the British relied on the first nations as guides and trappers
What did the Europeans rename the Haudenosaunee, Nehiyawak, and the Wendat?
Iroquois, Cree, and Huron
Who was the first French explorer and just how did he set out to claim new lands for France?
Jacques Cartier he is the one who discovered North America for France
Why did the British colonies population grow fast
What were the roles of First Nation men and women
Men:hunted and trapped animals women:skinned and prepared the pelts