Textbook pg.24-25, 28-30
- What were the goals of colonization by a mother country?
To control newly claimed land in order to supply inexpensive raw materials/products back to the mother country, as well as expand their power. This was done in order to create a profit through manufactured goods and it became a big part of mercantilism.
2. What industries was a mother country interested in developing in the new colony?
The industries that were developed were; fishing industry, fur trade industry and precious metals and jewels.
3. Where was the 1st French settlement located and what was its purpose? Who was it lead by?
First French settlement was on Ste. Croix Island in Arcadia in order to create a monopoly on the fur trade in Canada. Samuel de Champlain lead this initiative.
4. What did Champlain build? where and why?
Champlain established a settlement in the St. Lawrence valley in order to get better access to the Native people and the fur trade.
5. What relationship did he have with the Aboriginals? Why?
Champlain had a business alliances with the Aboriginals for the fur trade. This was done in order to share resources as well as use each other as military allies.
6. What was the goal of the coureurs de bois (runners of the woods)?
They were entrepeneurs that had to travel deep into the forest in order to get tehir hands on beaver pelts, as well as live with the Aboriginals and learn their way of life.
