MUST KNOW FOR EXAM Flashcards
What is the difference between Iroquois and the Algonquian?
Algonquian:
- Hunters and gatherers
- Nomadic
- Men were in charge
- Huge land in central Quebec
- Had transport
Iroquoian:
- Farmers
- Sedentary
- Women were in charge
- Lived in south Quebec
- Used canoes
- Had tools
How did they teach the kids?
- Young first nations were taught using myths to explain the origins of the world, culture and knowledge were taught orally.
- Elders: taught public speaking. They had moral authority, they transmitted values, beliefs and culture to future generations
What did the chiefs do?
Algonquins and Iroquois were led by chiefs
Decisions relating to the nation was made by a council
Chiefs were chosen based on their eloquence (public speaking), courage, generosity, bravery in battle + hunting skills
What is a consensus?
a general agreement
What is the fate of prisoners?
- During wars, prisoners were captured and were taken to enemy territory and were killed or tortured.
- Sometimes the Iroquois adopted to replace a family member that died in a war.
What would happen if a family member died in a war?
- Sometimes the Iroquois adopted to replace a family member that died in a war. The adopted person would have the same social status as the person they replaced.
Why did the Europeans explore?
They wanted to find India to look for more spices.
What was Jaques Cartier looking for?
he was trying to discover gold, spices, and a passage to Asia.
What was Jaques Cartiers accomplishments?
Accomplishments:
- He planted a cross (claimed territory)
- He explored the St Lawrence
What were Jaques Cartier’s failures?
Failures:
- Settlement in the colony
- Evangelizing (convert)the FN
Who are the Dutch allied with?
Iroquois
Who is the english allied with?
Iroquois
Who are the french allied with?
Huron- Wendat
What is mercantilism?
- Mercantilism is a system to improve the mother countries. A mother country is a country that has the most power. France is an example of this. New France would send raw materials (unfinished products) such as furs to France. France completed unfinished products and made them into finished products like hats and jackets. New France then needed to buy the finished products. This allowed the mother country to make huge profits and gather gold and silver. It allowed the mother country to buy ships, cannons and pay soldiers to make it more powerful. This policy worked to the advantage of the Mother countries, It didn’t help the colonies to develop or settle. If people in the colony made finished products, they were punished.
Why did the co. of 100 associates fail?
- Monopoly company for the fur trade
- Got attacked by the English had issues
- Had building to store the furs in Trois rivieres
- France ended up using the land to distribute for Seigneurial