HIST113 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Cultural Practice, Anglo-Saxon Charters
11 Sep 2016
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Fishing led to discovery of canada, but fur trade led to british/french looking to settle as well as providing political and social structures. o. Formative industry that led to much development in canada & one of the longest serving companies in canada (hudson"s bay company) o o. European fisherman first approached by aboriginals on east coast looking to engage in trade. Supplementary activity for fisherman exchanging furs for goods. Aboriginals interested in metal products as they had used bones and stones o for tools o. Furs become a desirable commodity in europe, and investors seek to take advantage of another enterprise in canada o. Wealthy, church, and nobility desire beaver pelt hats. Europe has shortage of fur bearing animals that could be used for clothing. Canada has large supply and europeans feel they can get cheaper than o o o o o anywhere else. Beaver hats in europe become in major demand from 1500-1700.
