Midterm 1 Study Guide
French and the Canadian Fur Trade: when: late 1500’s early 1600’s (the French established modern-day Quebec in 1603) who: the French (specifically Samuel de Champlain who established New France, modern-day Quebec). where: North America
Overview: Indians began trading fur (especially beaver fur) to French fishermen in the 1500’s. The fur got back to Europe and became incredibly popular. The prospective wealth of fur profits in the new world attracted many Europeans to North America. Fur trading tensions were partially responsible for the French and Indian War in 1754 as well as establishing the US and Canadian borders. The fur trade is responsible for a great portion of the developments of both British and French empires in North America. Declined in late 1700’s/early 1800’s due to land clearing and fur animals eventually becoming scarce.
Dutch West India Company
When: 1621-1794
Who: Dutch (Netherlands)
Where: Netherlands, Africa, West Indies (Caribbean)
Overview: Formed in 1621 and modeled after the Dutch East India Company, its main focus was to carry out economic warfare on Spain and Portugal. In its early days, the company originally traded gold, sugar, and tobacco - but within ten years became a major player in the trans-atlantic slave trade. Sailed the “triangle route” from Netherlands to the African coast to the West Indies to sell slaves and return their wealth back to the Netherlands when they were finished. Dominated the slave trade in the mid 1700’s, but were eventually dissolved in 1794. Established many Caribbean colonies and what is present day new york.
Virginia House of Burgesses
When: 1619 (beginning)
Who: Members of the House - 22 total
Where: Jamestown, Virginia
Overview: The VA House of Burgesses was the first legislature in any English colony in the new world. Originally they planned to meet at least once a year (often only one time) to discuss local laws and taxes. The house could create and pass laws for the
Overview: Indians began trading fur (especially beaver fur) to French fishermen in the 1500’s. The fur got back to Europe and became incredibly popular. The prospective wealth of fur profits in the new world attracted many Europeans to North America. Fur trading tensions were partially responsible for the French and Indian War in 1754 as well as establishing the US and Canadian borders. The fur trade is responsible for a great portion of the developments of both British and French empires in North America. Declined in late 1700’s/early 1800’s due to land clearing and fur animals eventually becoming scarce.
Dutch West India Company
When: 1621-1794
Who: Dutch (Netherlands)
Where: Netherlands, Africa, West Indies (Caribbean)
Overview: Formed in 1621 and modeled after the Dutch East India Company, its main focus was to carry out economic warfare on Spain and Portugal. In its early days, the company originally traded gold, sugar, and tobacco - but within ten years became a major player in the trans-atlantic slave trade. Sailed the “triangle route” from Netherlands to the African coast to the West Indies to sell slaves and return their wealth back to the Netherlands when they were finished. Dominated the slave trade in the mid 1700’s, but were eventually dissolved in 1794. Established many Caribbean colonies and what is present day new york.
Virginia House of Burgesses
When: 1619 (beginning)
Who: Members of the House - 22 total
Where: Jamestown, Virginia
Overview: The VA House of Burgesses was the first legislature in any English colony in the new world. Originally they planned to meet at least once a year (often only one time) to discuss local laws and taxes. The house could create and pass laws for the