New France and The Fur Trade Reading Comprehension

What was the primary economic activity in New France after fishing?

• Fur trade

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Timber trade

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Understanding

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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Applying

Describe the role of gift-giving in the fur trade and its impact on French-Native alliances.

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Analyzing

The French settlements in the Great Lakes region were known as the ___ country.

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Understanding

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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Applying

What was the impact of the British discontinuing the policy of gift-giving on their relationship with Native Americans.

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Analyzing

The fur trade was centered around the demand for ___ felt hats in Europe.

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Understanding