The First Occupants: Economy and Development Flashcards
What was the Natives’ way of life determined by?
Geographical location
Where did the Natives get the resources to sustain themselves?
In their environment
What is barter?
Trading system (trade one good for another) that the Natives used before the arrival of the Europeans
Where would barter take place?
At trading centers where two rivers would meet
info. about Trade Networks
1. Most transportation was by…
2. Trade networks spanned across…
3. Hurons were the…
- Water
- Continent
- Middlemen
What is the importance of trade?
- To meet needs by being able to have access to resources not available in their territory
- To establish alliances and ensure diplomatic ties between tribes
What are some economic activities practiced by natives based on their geographical location?
Hunting, fishing, gathering, agriculture
What do economic activities have an effect on?
The organization of society and territory
Explain why the Iroquois are sedentary.
They live on fertile soil=>practice agriculture=>stay longer in one place
Explain why the Iroquois have a matriarchal society.
Women do most of the agriculture and work and play an important role in managing the household
Explain why the Algonquians are nomadic.
They cannot practice agriculture since the land they live on isn’t fertile=>hunt, fish gather=>temporary camps set up on hunting grounds=>resources not all in one place
Explain why the Algonquians have a patriarchal society.
Economy based on the exploitation of resources=>men do most of the activities and play an important role of managing the household
What economic activity first brought the Europeans to North America?
Fish
How did the Europeans first come in contact with the Natives?
They would fish along the Atlantic shores in the gulf of the St. Lawrence and would come ashore to salt and dry the fish
What did Europeans begin to trade Natives for fur?
Knives, pots, glass, porcelain beads, mirrors, textiles
