HIST 124 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: English Language In England, Indian Act, Gradual Civilization Act
20 Oct 2016
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9/30/2014 9:09:00 pm: the fatal impact" debate, trade, disease and drink, religion: the english vs. the french approach. A balance sheet: annihilation vs. assimilation, the fatal impact debate, trade: Alexander mackenzie reached the pacific, 12 years before lewis & clark. Surprised to find that the aboriginal people there already had possession of some european goods. Was aboriginals that dominated trade in early days of it. Asked the europeans to respect their trading traditions. Montagnais indians" present day quebec, sought to be in the middle between europeans and aboriginals on the other side. Demanded that europeans followed their customs, and concept of the middle ( who could then deal with new comers to trade) they were in charge. For trade to occur, metaphorical kin-ship relationships were to be established. Called them brothers to give a degree of equality. 18th century, french representatives were referred to as fathers > to the french, father meant: ultimate power and authority over their chidren.
