Friday, 14 June 2013

Champlain’s Alliance with the First Nations

1.  Which First Nations groups does Champlain ally with? Who are their enemies?
Huron, Algonkian, and Montagnais. The Iroquois are the enemies.
2. What is the “basic lesson” that Champlain learns about doing business in North America?
No trade without a connections with the military.
3. What are the terms of Champlain’s alliance with the First Nations groups? Why does he agree to the alliance?
The first nations wanted to attack the Iroquois. By accepting, he hoped to gain the trust of these nations, and gain furs.
4. Describe Champlain’s battle with the Iroquois (1609). What was the consequence of this battle?
He shot the three chiefs down, and the Iroquois were still mad at the french.

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