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New France Becomes a Permanent Establishment
New France Becomes a Permanent Establishment
The French continued to establish strong relationships with the First Nations. The economy of New France was based around the fur trade network. Their trade route took them from the Great Lakes, up the St. Lawrence to Montréal and then onto Québec City. The goods from France were taken off ships in Québec City and transported by small boats to Montréal for distribution. The Anishinabe were further north than most of the First Nations which led the Ouendat to become the middlemen between the French and the Anishinabe.
The French continued to establish strong relationships with the First Nations. The economy of New France was based around the fur trade network. Their trade route took them from the Great Lakes, up the St. Lawrence to Montréal and then onto Québec City. The goods from France were taken off ships in Québec City and transported by small boats to Montréal for distribution. The Anishinabe were further north than most of the First Nations which led the Ouendat to become the middlemen between the French and the Anishinabe.
The French - Haudenosaunee War
The French - Haudenosaunee War
It is unknown exactly why this war started. Some believe it was because of France and the fur trade, while others feel the French became involved in an on-going conflict between the Haudenosaunee and other First Nation fur trade allies.
It is unknown exactly why this war started. Some believe it was because of France and the fur trade, while others feel the French became involved in an on-going conflict between the Haudenosaunee and other First Nation fur trade allies.
What Happened As a Result
What Happened As a Result
Haudenosaunee gained support from the Dutch, then the British
Haudenosaunee gained support from the Dutch, then the British
This caused a challenge in the domination of the fur trade
This caused a challenge in the domination of the fur trade
The Haudenosaunee defeated the Ouendat, removing the middleman (1649)
The Haudenosaunee defeated the Ouendat, removing the middleman (1649)
By 1701, military action forced the Haudenosaunee to seek a truce with the French and the Anishinabe
By 1701, military action forced the Haudenosaunee to seek a truce with the French and the Anishinabe
With the loss of a middleman, a new partner was needed to assist in the trading of the furs. The coureurs de bois were given opportunities as independent traders, bringing the goods to the French ships. Similar to today's practices, these middlemen were paid a portion of the goods/sales. Eventually, trading posts became the official trade base and the practice of the coureur de bois became illegal.
With the loss of a middleman, a new partner was needed to assist in the trading of the furs. The coureurs de bois were given opportunities as independent traders, bringing the goods to the French ships. Similar to today's practices, these middlemen were paid a portion of the goods/sales. Eventually, trading posts became the official trade base and the practice of the coureur de bois became illegal.
Think about the purpose of the Alberta Fisheries and Wildlife. What is the purpose of this important Office?
Think about the purpose of the Alberta Fisheries and Wildlife. What is the purpose of this important Office?
Similar to what we see happening today, eventually the furs and food became scarce with over trapping and hunting. This pushed the middlemen further west in search of new regions to trade with.
Similar to what we see happening today, eventually the furs and food became scarce with over trapping and hunting. This pushed the middlemen further west in search of new regions to trade with.
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