Explores and The Fur Trade Flashcards
Why did people go west?
Beaver Fur
Rival of Hudson Bay
Company
NWC (North West Company)
What were Hivernants?
People who stayed behind in the west during the winter.
Who was David Thompson?
A fur trader for HBC who switches to NWC.
2 Hivernants were…
Fraser and McKenzie
Which company went to get furs?
NWC
What were Voyageurs?
Men that paddles trading routes with canoes.
What Nationalities were voyagers of?
Canadians or First Natives
The centre of NWC
Fort William
What trading item did First Nations get addicted to?
Alcohol
What was the 1st prairie settlement?
Red River
Little Emperor aka?
George Simpson
Who was the director of the HBC from 1821-1860?
George Simpson
What food was depended on for long voyages?
Pemican(Bison, dried berries, fat)
What war was fought between the Metis and the Red River settlement?
Pemican War