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What did the Hudson Bay Company use as a form of currency when trading with the Natives?
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HBC (Hudson Bay Company) used beaver skins as a form of currency between the Natives. Beaver skin because it was the most prized fur.
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Where did the Dutch set up trading posts in the Americas?
Hudson River
What is the value of a hudson's bay company coin?
Reproduction pewter $ 7.50 US
What is the Hudson river used for?
It was used for traveling, fishing, and the Revolution. Hope that helps!
When was nanaimo founded?
Nanaimo began as a trading post in the early 1800s; in 1849 the Snuneymuxw chief Ki-et-sa-kun ("Coal Tyee") informed the Hudson's Bay Company of the presence of coal in the area, and in 1853 the company built a fort known as the Nanaimo Bastion (still preserved). Subsequently the town was chiefly known for the export of coal.
What product gave the Hudson's bay company its start?
Incorporated by royal charter in 1670, the Hudson's Bay Company was set up to capitalize on (read that as "monopolize") the North American fur trade. In exchange for qulaity pelts, the trappers would receive their choice of iron mongery, ceramic, alcohol, blankets and so on.
What were the two fur trading companies in Canada?
The Northwest Trading Company, and the Hudson Bay Company. :) The Northwest Trading Company, and the Hudson Bay Company. :)
Is the Hudson Bay Fur Trading Company Still Here?
The Hudson Bay fur Trading company still around
When was Hudson's Bay Trading Company created?
The Hudson's Bay Company was chartered by King Charles II on May 2, 1670.
What trading company was established to make wealth in Canada?
Hudson Bay Trading Company
What company was a british fur trading company?
the Hudson bay
Who was herny Hudson hired by?
Some fur trading company.
What country did Hudson represent?
Henry Hudson was an English explorer. He sailed for the Dutch East India Company, which was an English trading company.
Who hired Henry Hudson to explore?
The English muscovy company, a fur-trading company!
What did Henry Hudson do to become famous?
He discovered the Hudson river. He also worked with an India Trading company.
What type of company was the Hudson's Bay Company?
The Hudson's Bay Company was founded in Eastern Canada (1670). For a little over a century it was a fur market in the area. ================================================================================= 1. The Hudson's Bay Company still exists. It is still doing business. In fact, I have a Hudson's Bay Company Mastercard. Until recently, I had a Hudson's Bay Company credit card as well. 2. The Hudson's Bay Company was not "founded" in "Eastern Canada." It was Chartered in England. 3. King Charles II incorporated, by Royal Charter, on May 2, 1670, "The Governor and Company of Adventurers of England trading into Hudson's Bay." The name was eventually shortened to "Hudson's Bay Company." 4. The Hudson's Bay Company was a trading company that established trading posts on the shores of Hudson Bay, and later in Canada's interior. At those trading posts, it traded European manufactured goods to the people of the First Nations. From them in return, the Hudson's Bay Company received animal furs, which were then shipped back to England.
How was Henry Hudson viewed by the natives of the land?
they helped them by trading furs and riches. But, the Henry Hudson's crew deceived them and stole everything they could from the natives before traveling south. Henry did not care all he cared about was to find a northeast passage to Asia.
What were the main fur trading companies?
The main fur-trading companies in Canada were the Hudson Bay Company, and the North-West Company. They were both in tight competition.
