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First Contacts: Fish, Furs, Faith, and the Columbian Exchange (c. 1497-1763)

First Contacts: Fish, Furs, Faith, and the Columbian Exchange (c. 1497-1763)

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 In Episode 2 (c. 1490s–1763), we trace how early European encounters evolved into permanent colonies and reshaped the continent.First Contacts: We look beyond Columbus to the Norse at L'Anse aux Meadows and the seasonal Basque whalers.New France & Acadia: The founding of Quebec, the role of the Catholic Church, and the unique history of the Acadians and their Mi'kmaq neighbours.The Exchange: We examine the economic engine of the fur trade (coureurs de bois) and the devastating "Columbian Exchange" of pathogens that decimated Indigenous populations.Imperial Wars: The narrative concludes with the fierce rivalries between the Haudenosaunee, Wendat, British, and French, leading to the Seven Years' War and the Royal Proclamation of 1763.🗺️ VISUAL COMPANION:History happens on a map. Download the custom infographics and artwork for this episode to follow along with the story:Download Infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13FG8Z56h91yHksKbRhG1QUu3cxI6nLa8/view?usp=sharingDownload Map of Events: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kiMf_wCCVWVF0yTnZ2ew2pQ1FuJhmz0e/view?usp=sharingWelcome to Storman Norman PresentsHistory isn't just dates—it's the story of survival, conflict, and the people who forged a nation.Join us for this special 5-part series, Time Immemorial to Confederation, as we uncover the gritty, complex origins of Canada. Series Release Schedule:Mon, Jan 12 | Episode 1: Before CanadaTue, Jan 13 | Episode 2: First Contacts (c. 1497-1763)Wed, Jan 14 | Episode 3: Revolutions & Redrawing the Map (1763-1815)Thu, Jan 15 | Episode 4: Furs, Frontiers & Rebellions (1815-1860)Fri, Jan 16 | Episode 5: On the Edge of a New Dominion (1860-1867)Episode 2 Sources & Recommended Reading:BooksThe Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson’s Bay Empire by Stephen R. BownRecommended for early chapters on exploration and chartering of the HBC.https://amzn.to/3TUN5hGRise to Greatness: The History of Canada From the Vikings to the Present by Conrad BlackRecommended for early chapters on Champlain and the rise of New France.https://amzn.to/47i1Wc2Open Educational Resources (Read Free Online)Canadian History: Pre‑Confederation (2nd ed.) by John Douglas BelshawSee Chapters 3–6 (“Transatlantic Age,” “New France,” “Indigenous Canada in the Era of Contact,” “Intercolonial Rivalries… and the Conquest”).Read online: https://opentextbc.ca/preconfederation/Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Canada by John Douglas Belshaw, Sarah Nickel, and Chelsea HortonSee sections on Atlantic and Great Lakes commerce and diplomacy.Read online: https://histindigenouspeoples.pressbooks.tru.ca/(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)🎙️ Powered by the Magic of AIThis series is a fully AI-generated experience. The research outlines, scripts, host voices, and artwork were all created by artificial intelligence, curated and managed by Storman Norman Presents.Streaming on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube.Keywords:New France, Fur Trade, Champlain, Acadia, Columbian Exchange, Royal Proclamation 1763, Seven Years War, Indigenous History, Haudenosaunee, Wendat, Smallpox, Colonial History, Storman Norman Presents
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