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What were the 5 phases of the fur trade?

By Henry Morales |

PHASE 1: The Early Fur Trade: 1500-1603.

  • PHASE 2: Expansion Inland: 1603-1670.
  • PHASE 3: Rival Networks: 1670-1760.
  • PHASE 4: The Drive West: 1760-1821.
  • PHASE 5: Monopoly of the West: 1821-1870.

    How many phases did the fur trade have?

    5 Phases of the Fur Trade.

    What was the process of the fur trade?

    The fur trade began in the 1500’s as an exchange between Indians and Europeans. The Indians traded furs for such goods as tools and weapons. Trade started after the French offered the Indians kettles, knives, and other gifts as a means to establish friendly relations. The Indians, in turn, gave pelts to the French.

    What happened in Phase 1 of the fur trade?

    From the point of view of the First Nations involved, trade also built relationships of peace and friendship. France dominated the fur trade during this phase. New France became permanently established. Smaller boats transported goods and furs between Quebec and Montreal.

    What are the phases of the fur trade?

    5 Phases of the Fur Trade 1 Cod fishing began the early fur trade 2 First Nations people began to trade with the Europeans who came for fish 3 British set up stations on land to dry the fish 4 French came to land to refill their water supply 5 Early fur trade benefitted both Europeans & First Nations people

    How did the fur trade affect New France?

    The fur trade in phase 1 affected Mi’kmaq’s land. New France became a British colony in 1763. The entire fur trade of Montreal was owned by the the British and they had conquered the Hudson bay trade.They wanted a lot of land so they conquered these lands and got what they wanted. the Hudson’s bay company established the fur trade.

    Who are the partners in the fur trade?

    The French, Mi’kmaq, Kichespirini, Ouendat, and Innu were partners in the fur trade. However, later in this time period, the French – Haudenosaunee war began. The Haudenosaunee got support from the Dutch and British, and the British used this power to dominate the fur trade, which was in France’s hands.

    Where did the fur trade take place in Canada?

    Quebec and Montreal became the shipping centers for the fur trade and all the goods they had, were all given to the French. In phase 2 of the fur trade the france had a partner ship with the Quendat, Mi`kmaq,innu and Kichesiprini.