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New France Became Part of the British Colony
New France Became Part of the British Colony
Think back to what each nation wanted from the new land
Think back to what each nation wanted from the new land
~ France wanted furs
~ France wanted furs
~ Britain wanted farm products
~ Britain wanted farm products
With New France being part of the British mercantile system, a big economic change took place. Due to the land development by the British, the fur trade industry was eventually eliminated and the people who were part of this moved off the land.
With New France being part of the British mercantile system, a big economic change took place. Due to the land development by the British, the fur trade industry was eventually eliminated and the people who were part of this moved off the land.
The North West Company (NWC) Was Established
The North West Company (NWC) Was Established
To help increase their odds of success in the trading of furs, the independent people who were against the monopoly established the NWC. This new business forced HBC and NWC to both push west in search of new suppliers and new First Nations contacts.
To help increase their odds of success in the trading of furs, the independent people who were against the monopoly established the NWC. This new business forced HBC and NWC to both push west in search of new suppliers and new First Nations contacts.
Trade in Pemmican Developed
Trade in Pemmican Developed
With longer routes to travel, the voyageurs, traders and freighters were looking for food that could last the journey. Both the Métis and First Nations people introduced pemican to the travelers.
With longer routes to travel, the voyageurs, traders and freighters were looking for food that could last the journey. Both the Métis and First Nations people introduced pemican to the travelers.
Describe in your own words, what pemmican is.
Describe in your own words, what pemmican is.
Territorial Expansion Occurred
Territorial Expansion Occurred
During the western expansion of the fur trade, the people who worked with the fur trade moved with it. The shift is evident when you compare the two maps below. The Cree, Nakoda and Anishinabe expanded their area further west, while the Francophone Métis set up a central position for the NWC at the Red River.
During the western expansion of the fur trade, the people who worked with the fur trade moved with it. The shift is evident when you compare the two maps below. The Cree, Nakoda and Anishinabe expanded their area further west, while the Francophone Métis set up a central position for the NWC at the Red River.
Over time, the Métis were fundamental in developing the distinct culture at the Red River. Working as interpreters, guides, traders, provisioners and carters, this unique group were able to blend the elements of both the traditional rich heritages of both the European and First Nations cultures.
Over time, the Métis were fundamental in developing the distinct culture at the Red River. Working as interpreters, guides, traders, provisioners and carters, this unique group were able to blend the elements of both the traditional rich heritages of both the European and First Nations cultures.
Missionaries continued to convert First Nations to Christianity as they moved west with the trade.
Missionaries continued to convert First Nations to Christianity as they moved west with the trade.
Assignment
Assignment
Read Métis Farms along the Red River on page 124. Compare this image with that on page 94 explaining how the seigneuries were established.
Read Métis Farms along the Red River on page 124. Compare this image with that on page 94 explaining how the seigneuries were established.
Compare both these images to how farms land was originally set up in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Compare both these images to how farms land was originally set up in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Think, Pair, Share
Think, Pair, Share
Respond to the following questions: by discussing :
Respond to the following questions: by discussing :
1. What do you think the purpose of establishing long and narrow fields (seigneury arrangement), with access to the fields would be?
1. What do you think the purpose of establishing long and narrow fields (seigneury arrangement), with access to the fields would be?
2. Why do you think Saskatchewan and Alberta were not divided in a similar fashion, when land grants were being issued?
2. Why do you think Saskatchewan and Alberta were not divided in a similar fashion, when land grants were being issued?
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