Lecture 5 Flashcards
1
Q
When did the fur trade begin and why
A
Began in the 1600s part of a response to a European crazy for beaver fur hats
2
Q
What did King Charles the second grant to the HBC and why is it important
A
A special charter
It was granted to a corporation and indigenous inhabitants had not authorized or negotiated such and agreement
3
Q
Who acted as guides and entry points into kinship
A
Women
