HIST 1300 Study Guide - Charlottetown Conference, Northwest Passage, Donald Creighton
Document Summary
Idea that canada"s social and political structure are a result of its staple products (ie fur, fish, wheat) Explained how staple thesis can lead to stunted growth. Put history emphasis back on people and personal stories. Baby boomers not interested in old history. Woman and wives of fathers of confederation which helped organize and setup social meetings and events which helped progress the signing of confederation. Aboriginal creation story that is based around idea that people used to live in sky until falling down. Theory that first new world settlers came by a land passage from asia to alaska roughly 20,000 years ago. First theorized by jose de acosta 450 years ago. Suggests people came on boats from asia to california, and that humans have known how to travel water for 30,000 years. Used to be farmers, but shitty farm conditions led them to loot and fight for land. Led a ruthless viking golden age from roughly 800-1100.
