The Historic Canadian Fur Trade Companies
The Northwest & The Fur Trade
SS 10
In this lesson you
will learn about
both companies in
the Canadian fur
trade
Hmmm…it’s warm up time
•
What were the two main companies in the fur
trade?
•
True or False: There were approx. 6 million
beavers prior to the start of the fur trade?
•
True or False: The saying, “Eh” may be a direct
result of the fur trade?
•
Let’s get going w/ some notes…
The Two Players Were…
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Hudson Bay Company
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North West Company
Hudson Bay Company
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Founded on May 2
nd
1670
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Run by, French Dutch and English.
Controlled by French and native allies.
•
“Stay by the Bay” policy
•
The HBC spread when two coureurs
de bois members brought furs to
London.
•
Traded with Europeans
•
Hudson Bay - London
North West Company
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NWC founded in 1779.
•
Gave HBC a run for their money.
They traded with everyone they
encountered.
•
Not “Stay at Bay” but go inland
Differences
NWC thought that marrying First Nation woman would
increase trade
HBC – celibacy=discouraged relationships
HBC had a bunch of posts around the Bay and
customers came to them and prices were firm (dealt in
Beaver value)=no bargaining
NWC: open to bargaining
Differences?
•
There are
many
between HBC & NWC
•
You will find the rest in the next activities.
•
First: Do some exploring & note-taking.
•
Second: “Head Hunter” activity in triads, yup, that’s
into group of 3’s you go.
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HBC & NWC Quiz (15 marks): ______________
Dive into the fascinating world of the Canadian fur trade through the stories of the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company. Learn about their origins, trade practices, and the differences that set them apart. Engage in activities and quizzes to deepen your understanding of this crucial period in Canadian history.
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The Northwest & The Fur Trade SS 10 In this lesson you will learn about both companies in the Canadian fur trade
Hmmmits warm up time What were the two main companies in the fur trade? True or False: There were approx. 6 million beavers prior to the start of the fur trade? True or False: The saying, Eh may be a direct result of the fur trade? Let s get going w/ some notes
The Two Players Were Hudson Bay Company North West Company
Hudson Bay Company Founded on May 2nd1670 Run by, French Dutch and English. Controlled by French and native allies. Stay by the Bay policy The HBC spread when two coureurs de bois members brought furs to London. Traded with Europeans Hudson Bay - London
North West Company NWC founded in 1779. Gave HBC a run for their money. They traded with everyone they encountered. Not Stay at Bay but go inland
Differences NWC thought that marrying First Nation woman would increase trade HBC celibacy=discouraged relationships HBC had a bunch of posts around the Bay and customers came to them and prices were firm (dealt in Beaver value)=no bargaining NWC: open to bargaining
Differences? There are many between HBC & NWC You will find the rest in the next activities. First: Do some exploring & note-taking. Second: Head Hunter activity in triads, yup, that s into group of 3 s you go. HBC & NWC Quiz (15 marks): ______________
