They largely set up their posts in a small area along the HB and depended upon the FN to bring furs to them…as long as the supply was steady they did not see a need to expand inland…..In contrast, the French were willing to travel to the FN’s trading partners and bring back the furs to their own posts…. Taking a Historical Perspective-hand this question in on looseleaf) Take the historical perspective of an HBC employee. Why would you take part in First Nations styles of trading ceremonies? By taking part in First Nations styles of trading ceremonies, the HBC could use this to solidify the trading relationships with First Nations groups. Forge and strengthen relationships- marriages (Metis), learn culture/language. The French Rivalry: Part One –British In the early 1600’s the French dominated the Fur Trade but between 1640-1670 two things caused them to lose their on the power. What were these two things? ‘grip’ Huron allies and trade partners) were wiped out by their enemies (the The fact that the (their Iroquiois) caused them to have to move West to find new trade partners. creation of the HBC in 1670- The the French noticed a drop in the number of furs reaching Montreal. The FOR THE FUR TRADE WAS ON! The French felt so threatened by the creation and success of the British HBC what did the French Authorities to do in 1681? (bottom paragraph on page 83) giving licences to coureurs de bois, a recognition of the valuable roles that these traders played in **voyageurs. extending Nouvlle-France’s fur trade. They were known as the Trade Pushes Inland Expansion *How did the British (HBC) and the French fur tactics different? French of waiting at their posts for the First Nations ppl to bring furs to them, they sought out FN’s –instead in their own Territory. 11. In what ways did European rivalries between Britain and France, have consequences for the fur trade. The fur trade became an extension of the active war between France and England. There were dealings between the companies that were violent, deceptive, and vindictive. In the fur trade this resulted in alliance systems and trade networks. It also drove prices of furs up as both sides were eager to do anything to obtain more furs.
They largely set up their posts in a small area along the HB and depended upon the FN to bring furs to them…as long as the supply was steady they did not see a need to expand inland…..In contrast, the French were willing to travel to the FN’s trading partners and bring back the furs to their own posts…. Taking a Historical Perspective-hand this question in on looseleaf) Take the historical perspective of an HBC employee. Why would you take part in First Nations styles of trading ceremonies? By taking part in First Nations styles of trading ceremonies, the HBC could use this to solidify the trading relationships with First Nations groups. Forge and strengthen relationships- marriages (Metis), learn culture/language. The French –British Rivalry: Part One In the early 1600’s the French dominated the Fur Trade but between 1640-1670 two things caused them to lose their ‘grip’ on the power. What were these two things? The fact that the Huron (their allies and trade partners) were wiped out by their enemies (the Iroquiois) caused them to have to move West to find new trade partners. The creation of the HBC in 1670- the French noticed a drop in the number of furs reaching Montreal. The FOR THE FUR TRADE WAS ON! The French felt so threatened by the creation and success of the British HBC what did the French Authorities to do in 1681? (bottom paragraph on page 83) giving licences to coureurs de bois, a recognition of the valuable roles that these traders played in extending Nouvlle-France’s fur trade. They were known as the **voyageurs. Trade Pushes Inland Expansion *How did the British (HBC) and the French fur tactics different? French –instead of waiting at their posts for the First Nations ppl to bring furs to them, they sought out FN’s in their own Territory. 11. In what ways did European rivalries between Britain and France, have consequences for the fur trade. The fur trade became an extension of the active war between France and England. There were dealings between the companies that were violent, deceptive, and vindictive. In the fur trade this resulted in alliance systems and trade networks. It also drove prices of furs up as both sides were eager to do anything to obtain more furs.
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