CKLA Unit 9 Lesson 12

What is the meaning of the word "extinct" as used in the passage?

• Rare and valuable

• No longer existing

• Living in captivity

• Moving to new areas

Part A: Why were Europeans willing to pay higher prices for beaver pellets?

• Beaver pelts were scarce in Europe, and in demand for them was high.

• Beavers were only found in the southern parts of North America, so European traders had to look elsewhere.

• Mink was a better fur that was used in clothing manufacturing.

Part B: Which evidence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

Part A Correct Answer: Beaver pelts were scarce in Europe, and in demand for them was high.

• “The beaver had almost gone extinct.”

• “They gave them European goods in exchange for animal skins and furs.”

• “Some hat makers used the beaver fur as it was.”

• “You could sell beaver hats in England, France, Germany, and Russia.”

• “The traders collected many kinds of fur, but they were most interested in beaver pelts.”

What can you conclude about Samuel de Champlain based on his journal entry?

• He was an experienced explorer

• He was afraid of the wilderness

• He didn't like Native Americans

• He preferred living in France

How did the fur trade affect Native American life?

• It taught them how to make their own metal

• It provided them with new trading goods

• It made them move to Europe

• It helped them build cities

Select TWO items that Native Americans commonly traded for:

• Houses

• Metal knives

• Horses

• Wool blankets

• Glass beads

What can you infer about the Native Americans' knowledge of metalworking?

• They were expert metalworkers

• They had no interest in metal

• They relied on trade for metal items

• They taught the French about metal

Which statement BEST explains why the beaver is on Canadian currency today?

• Because beavers are cute animals

• Because beavers still live in Canada

• Because the fur trade was important

• Because Canadians like to make hats

Which conclusion can be drawn about the fur trade's impact?

• It only benefited the French traders by giving them the pelts they desired

• It had no effect on Native Americans

• It created beneficial partnerships

• It ended very quickly