Fur Trade- Ch 5

Front

Which person was responsible for day-to-day business at the trading post? Options: clerk, trader, voyageur

Back

clerk

Front

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

Back

voyageur

Front

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

Back

carry canoes at portages

Front

Why did missionaries come to Minnesota?

Back

Convert Native Americans 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, Knit hat, 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

Which of these is not something Native Americans taught Europeans to make and use? Canoe, Snow Shoes, Toboggan, Tin Kettle

Back

Tin Kettle

Front

Who was the wealthiest person involved in the fur trade? Options: Clerk, Trader, Voyageur, Native Americans

Back

Trader