Northern Lights Fur Trade Chapter 5

Front

Which person was responsible for the day-to-day business at the trading post?

Back

clerk

Front

Which of these three people in the fur trade could not usually read or write? Options: clerk, trader, voyageur

Back

voyageur

Front

Which of these did American Indian women NOT do to help with the fur trade?
clean and prepare pelts, translate, trade goods, carry canoes at portages

Back

carry canoes at portages

Front

Why did missionaries come to Minnesota?

Back

To convert American Indians to Christianity

Front

Why did explorers come to Minnesota?

Back

For fame and adventure

Front

Which of these was a status symbol in Europe that showed wealth? Pelt hat, Aligator boots, Denim jeans, iPhone

Back

Pelt hat

Front

The fur trade was always peaceful and everyone always got along.

Back

False

Front

What is it called when a voyageur had to carry the canoe long distances over land?

Back

Portage

Front

Who was the wealthiest person involved in the fur trade?

Back

Trader

Front

Who hunted and trapped animals for furs to trade?

Back

American Indian