Fur Trade in North Dakota
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Curipod lesson about topic "Fur Trade in North Dakota"
erin.hubbard
Updated 5 months ago
1. Word cloud
120 seconds
In a few words, can you describe the fur trade in North Dakota?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Fur trading was an important part of the economy in North Dakota from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. The fur trade helped develop relationships between Native Americans and European settlers. The fur trade helped shape the development of North Dakota.
The Fur Trade in North Dakota
3. Slide
60 seconds
Fur Trade: A commercial activity of buying and selling animal furs for clothing, blankets, and decorations. Native Americans: The indigenous peoples of North America who lived in the area before European settlers arrived. European Settlers: People who migrated to and settled in North America during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
Fur trapping was an important source of income for many Native American tribes in North Dakota. The most valuable fur species in the early years of the fur trade were beaver, otter, lynx, mink and muskrat. In the late 1800s, demand for furs dropped due to changes in fashion and the introduction of synthetic fabrics.
Fun facts:
5. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What were the challenges and opportunities that the fur trade presented to the people of North Dakota?
6. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What were the positive and negative effects of the fur trade in North Dakota?
7. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a crazy picture of a dragon playing a guitar!
8. Poll
300 seconds
What was the main purpose of the fur trade in North Dakota?
- To export fur to other states
- To barter with Native Americans
- To make money
- To farm
9. Poll
300 seconds
What type of animal furs were traded in North Dakota?
- Deer
- Beaver
- Coyote
- Fox
10. Poll
300 seconds
When did the fur trade in North Dakota begin?
- 17th century
- 18th century
- 19th century
- 20th century
11. Poll
300 seconds
Who were the main participants in the fur trade in North Dakota?
- Traders
- Trappers
- Native Americans
- Explorers
12. Poll
300 seconds
Where did the fur trade in North Dakota take place?
- Rivers
- Lakes
- Mountains
- Forests
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