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Furs, Frontiers, and Rebellions: The Making of British North America (1815–1860)

Furs, Frontiers, and Rebellions: The Making of British North America (1815–1860)

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 In Episode 4 (1815–1860), we explore the violent "Fur Trade Wars" and the political rebellions that forced the colonies toward democracy.War in the West: We recount the deadly rivalry between the Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Company, culminating in the Pemmican War and the Battle of Seven Oaks.The Métis Nation: The rise of a distinct "New Nation" in the Red River, asserting their rights and identity.Rebellions of 1837-38: Frustration with the "Family Compact" and "Château Clique" boils over into armed revolt in Upper and Lower Canada.Responsible Government: We analyze Lord Durham’s controversial report, the Act of Union (1840), and the hard-won fight for democratic self-rule.Drawing the Line: The Oregon Treaty settles the 49th parallel, defining the western border against American expansion.🗺️ 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/1DTd-ddKW-gKCRfW9BPP3kaqwwKE2eKn0/view?usp=sharingDownload Map of Events: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ON5383-irQ-7TBQOz3cCoABmWXKxNNuR/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 4 Sources & Recommended Reading:BooksThe North-West Is Our Mother by Jean TeilletEssential reading for the rise of the Métis Nation and the Battle of Seven Oaks.https://amzn.to/49JfhPLThe Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson’s Bay Empire by Stephen R. BownCovers the NWC/HBC merger and George Simpson's era.https://amzn.to/49J4NjkRise to Greatness by Conrad BlackDetailed coverage of the Rebellions, Lord Durham, and Responsible Government.https://amzn.to/4qDUW42Clearing the Plains by James DaschukInsight into the changing ecological and disease landscape of the West.https://amzn.to/4jvvVprOpen Educational Resources (Read Free Online)Canadian History: Pre‑Confederation (2nd ed.) by John Douglas BelshawSee Chapter 11 (Rebellions and Political Reform) and Chapter 8 (The Fur Trade).Read online: https://opentextbc.ca/preconfederation/Histories of Indigenous Peoples and CanadaSee sections on the Métis Nation and the Red River Resistance.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:Rebellions of 1837, Métis Nation, Battle of Seven Oaks, Hudson's Bay Company, North West Company, Lord Durham, Responsible Government, Oregon Treaty, Louis-Joseph Papineau, William Lyon Mackenzie, Storman Norman Presents
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