Natine Americans And Fur Trade Flashcards
Where were the Indians
St.lawrence river valley
When the North American fur trade began in the early 1600’s which two groups were trading.
Indians (native Americans) and the french.
What did the French trade
Blankets,guns,kettles,knives,and jewelry
What did the Indians trade
Beaver,mink and other animal pelts
By the 1700’s list three ways the fur trade had changed
France,holland,and Great Britain are now trading with the native Americans
In the 1700’s what had changed about the fur trade
Tons of manufactured goods and thousands of furs were being traded
In the 1700’s what had changed about the fur trade
Traders move west and have settlements with european names
Why did European explorers come to Minnesota. (Raddison)
For wealth fame and adventure
Why did missionaries come to Minnesota
Convert Indians to Christianity
Why did Europeans want beaver furs
Beaver hats were useful but a sign of wealth and power being rich and powerful
(Social status)
Why American Indians want European goods
Cloth-clothes made of woven fabric were more comfortable and easier to clean
Why did American Indians want European goods
Beads- decorations
Manufactured goods-fire proof (kettles) made life much easier
The Indians and Europeans exchanged more than just furs and manufactured goods. What did the Indians teach the Europeans
How to make birch bark canoes
