Chapter 4 Flashcards
Canadien
A descendent of the settlers of France
Red River Cart
Was a cart used by Metis to haul belongings, meat, and furs back to Red River from Buffalo hunts in the West
Factor
The person is charge of a fort or business for the HBC or the NWC
Castor
A gland at the base of a beaver tail
Portage
Carrying a canoe out of the water on your shoulders along with the supplies you are bringing
Heathenish
Non-Christian
Aboriginal Peoples
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples, as defined by Canada’s constitution
Status
A persons rank or position in society
Migration
The movement of people from one region of a territory to another
Perspective
Values and ideas shared by people with a common language, culture and history
Competition
Versing an opponent to try to win
Economic competition
Wanting to control more wealth then the other trading post
Diversity
The differences and opinions of people
Fur Trade
The time from 1500 to 1870 where different companies traded with First Nations and had monopolies over furs
Hudson’s Bay Company
A fur trade post