Chapter 8 Flashcards
What were the effects of imperialism?
Loss of land, has repercussions for Aboriginal peoples today. Imperialist policies and practices had a system that needed written historical records. Aboriginal communities may not have used written records (canadian first nations used an oral history). It put them at a disadvantage in trying to protect their traditional rights and lands. So, aboriginal peoples have emotional and economic effects from this.
What did european countries do to get more resources?
Took over new land to increase their resources - increase their empires.
Where did france set up a colony in North America?
New France
Where did Great Britain set up a Colony in North America?
Along the eastern coast of North America.
What 2 companies were created as a result of the fur trade?
The Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Company.
What effect did the fur trade have on the first Nations people?
These companies created an economic and social rivalry between France and Britain. Many first nations were drawn into the rivalry which resulted in increased conflict amongst first nations. Haudenosaunee nations, aligned with the British, would attack the Wendat (Huron nation) peoples, who were aligned with the French.
In what way did religion lead to conflict between the French and the British?
The British colonists were mostly Protestant, so French Roman colonies as a threat to their way of life, and vice versa.
How did Marquis de Seignelay (a french politician) thoughts reflect eurocentrism?
- he thought they were saving first Nations people by converting them to control Christianity
- he also claimed land and resources for the French king with no regard for people already living there
- he had no consideration of the rights of indigenous people with the land
- his main purpose was expanding the empire and wealth of France and the French king
How did the relationship between first Nations peoples and Europeans change between 1701 and 1923?
Early contact between first Nations peoples and Europeans was often cooperative and mutually beneficial. Later, between 1701 and 1923, colonial governments and first Nations peoples me treaties.
How did first Nations people see treaties?
Sacred agreements between two nations
Why were some treaties misunderstood by first Nations people?
Because of language barrier. There were translators and interpreters to convey information to both parties of a treaty but there was a great chance for confusion.
While the British were signing a deal which gave them ownership of the land, the First Nations believed they were signing a deal in which they would share the land. Over the years this misunderstanding lead to the loss of trust and good faith between the two.
What does paternalistic mean?
It means treating or governing people in a fatherly way especially by providing for them without giving them rights and responsibilities. Assuming those in power know best for those in their control.
The white man’s burden
Assumes that aboriginal cultures are inferior to European ones. A report from the department of the interior in 1876 said it was the duty of the government to educate and prepare aboriginals for a higher civilization. They were treated as wards or children of the state.
How does the attitude of “the white man’s burden” affect relations between colonists and first Nations?
Relations would be more strained because colonists would see themselves as better than first Nations. There would be a paternalistic relationship as a result.
How did chief François Paulette speak about the word ‘surrender’
He said there was no word for surrender in their language. There was no way to describe the word surrender in his language so he questioned how the Europeans expected his people to put their land on surrender.
