New France and The Fur Trade Reading Comprehension
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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Heather CaraDonna
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7 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary economic activity in New France after fishing?
Fur trade
Agriculture
Mining
Timber trade
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Understanding
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the French continue the fur trade despite it sometimes losing money?
To maintain alliances with Native Americans
To compete with the Spanish
To expand their territory
To increase their population
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3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Describe the role of gift-giving in the fur trade and its impact on French-Native alliances.
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4.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The French settlements in the Great Lakes region were known as the (a) country.
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Understanding
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the main reasons for the French establishing trading posts and forts in Native-controlled territories?
To facilitate the fur trade and maintain alliances
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
To mine for gold and silver
To establish military dominance
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6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What was the impact of the British discontinuing the policy of gift-giving on their relationship with Native Americans.
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7.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The fur trade was centered around the demand for (a) felt hats in Europe.
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