Ch 5 Fur Trade Lesson 1 Slides 3 to 10

Exploring the Fur Trade

From Jacques Cartier to the Hudson Bay Company

Key Dates in the Fur Trade

• 1534: Jacques Cartier explores the Gulf of the St. Lawrence
• 1679: Daniel Greysolon and Sier du Lhut arrive in Minnesota
• 1678-80: Father Louis is shown the Falls of St. Anthony by the Dakota in MN
• 1600-1850: Era of the Great Lakes Fur Trade
• 1670: The Hudson Bay Company forms

Multiple Choice

This period in time is known as ?

• The era of the French.

• The age of Daniel Greysolon aka Sier du Lhut.

• The Era of the English.

• The era of the Great Lakes Fur Trade.

The Great Lakes Fur Trade

The formation of the Hudson Bay Company was marked by the era of the Great Lakes Fur Trade. This period saw intense competition between fur traders for control over the lucrative fur resources in the region. The Hudson Bay Company played a significant role in this trade, establishing trading posts and monopolizing the fur industry in North America. The fur trade had a profound impact on the economy, culture, and exploration of the Great Lakes region.

Exploring the Fur Trade

From Jacques Cartier to the Hudson Bay Company: British. 1680 to 1736 Ojibwe Dakota alliance. 1768 British building a fur trading post at Grand Portage. 1784 North West Fur Trading Company forms. 1803 the Louisiana Purchase. 1804 John Sayer builds his fur trading post on the Snake river in MN. 1808 John Jacob Astor starts The American Fur Trading Company. 1819 Construction begins on Fort Snelling. Fashion trend for fancy fur hats in Europe.

Multiple Choice

What event led to the construction of Fort Snelling?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The formation of the North West Fur Trading Company

• The building of a fur trading post at Grand Portage

• The Ojibwe Dakota alliance

Fort Snelling

The Louisiana Purchase led to the construction of Fort Snelling. It was built to establish a U.S. presence in the newly acquired territory. The fort played a crucial role in fur trading and as a military outpost. Today, it stands as a historic landmark in Minnesota. Explore the rich history of Fort Snelling!

The Fur Trade

The fur trade began with the French and later involved the British and Americans. The French initially controlled the trade, but it shifted west over 250 years. Beaver pelts were highly prized, as hatters made amazing felt hats from them. The Ojibwe and Dakota tribes were important partners in the fur trade.

Multiple Choice

Which tribes were important partners in the fur trade?

• Ojibwe and Dakota

• French and British

• Dakota and Americans

• Ojibwe and French

Ojibwe and Dakota

Ojibwe and Dakota were important partners in the fur trade. They played a crucial role in the exchange of furs for European goods, contributing to the economic growth of both tribes. The fur trade also led to cultural exchanges and conflicts between the tribes and European settlers. Ojibwe and Dakota are still prominent Native American tribes today.

French and British Fur Trade Competition

Native American tribes acted as middlemen for the French, gathering furs and trading with them. The Ojibwe, controlling prime fur lands in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, were one of the final partners of the French. This led to the development of competition between the French and British in the fur trade.

Multiple Choice

Which Native American tribe controlled prime fur lands in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota?

• Ojibwe

• Iroquois

• Sioux

• Cherokee

Ojibwe Tribe

The Ojibwe tribe controlled prime fur lands in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. They were skilled hunters and traders, known for their expertise in fur trapping and trading. The Ojibwe played a significant role in the fur trade industry, establishing trade networks and alliances with European settlers and other Native American tribes. Today, they continue to preserve their rich cultural heritage and traditions.