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What is the origin of the word Metis?
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Bois Brule= burnt wood. Metis comes from the French word mixed
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Why did the HBC NOT want its employees to marry?
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Tehy did not want to support dependants. They enocuraged and tried to enforce a policy of "celibacy"
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Why were the rules of the bison hunt so strict?
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- protect the individuals and animals
- maintain order and discipline - |
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What is a Metis?
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A person of French and Native ancestory. Those of British and Native ancestory called themselves "country born" not Metis.
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What is a Red River Cart
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A two wheeled cart used on the prairie.
- very squeaky wheels - used by Metis |
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Why did the Native elders encourage the women to marry trappers?
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-to secure trade advantage
- improve standard of living |
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What is a seigneural pattern
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-a way of dividing the land into long narrow strips about 10 feet wide.
- pattern followed by French |
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When did HBC merge with NWC?
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1821
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