HSTR 230A Lecture 8: HSTR 230A - A01- Oct 14
13 Sep 2016
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Harold innis: came up with the staples theory, canadian history is the product of certain staples (1. The drive for a certain staple, can move imperial forces to discover and explore new land. Only occupied a small amount of time dealing with the europeans, only met to exchange furs and other goods. The aboriginal people had there or borders for trades, and alliances with other aboriginal groups. Firearms were mostly used for warfare not for hunting, most use for hunting was for hunting buffalo. More important then firearms was the horse, first introduced in mexico and came to canada in the 1700"s. These horses become an important trade item, and they signify wealth for the aboriginal people. The movement of europeans into the interior brings disease and death for the aboriginals. The plains and woodlands aboriginals had their own impact on the. In this middle ground new languages are created, a cross between the.
