How did 'Assiniboia' come into being? How did the arrival of settlers threaten the fur trader's way of life? What was the 'pemmican proclamation'--how did this lead to war? What was the result? Who was George Simpson--what did he do for Rupert's Land?
The assiniboia came into being by Selkirk. Selkirk was given the rights to settle an area of thousands of square kilometres which he named "Assiniboia." The arrival of settlers threatened the fur trader's way of life because they were taking up some of the land that they were using for their own benefit. The pemmican procalamation was something forbidding the export of pemmican from the red river. This lead to war by the NWC thinking that the HBC planned the colony as a way to ruin it. The result of this was not very good. Lots of HBc emplyees were killed . Selkirk also ended up dying because of the NWC, they sued him. George simpson was the new governor of Rupert's Land. He was capable, tough, a dictatot, and he fired as well as punished employees. He travelled all over, personally checking out hisposts. He helped restore dwindling stocks of fur-bearing animals.
Please add any moe information, and check to see if this is correct, thanks. Is there some info in here which I could take out(that is not important?)
All of it seems right. And you have enough (but not too much) information.
This is the only sentence I don't understand.
"Selkirk also ended up dying because of the NWC, they sued him."
How did Selkirk die? It certainly wasn't because the NWC sued him, was it?
Can I replace that sentence with this:
Selkirk lost a great deal of money after the Nor'westers sued him. A year after he died, in 1821.
I'm not sure about these:
How did the arrival of settlers threaten the fur trader's way of life?
The arrival of settlers threatened the fur trader's way of life because they were taking up some of the land that they were using for their own benefit.
What was the 'pemmican proclamation'--how did this lead to war?(2nd part)
This lead to war by the NWC thinking that the HBC planned the colony as a way to ruin it.
Is the result good as well? Did Rupert do anything else for his land?
I think your answers are good.
Check these sites for more information.
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0006200
http://www.answers.com/topic/george-simpson
What does this sentence mean:
While it applied to both the Hudson's Bay Co and the North West Co, the latter saw the document as an HBC ploy designed to deny necessary provisions to the engagés of their canoe brigades.
is the sentence I posted above good of selkirk?
The Pemmican Proclamation applied to both the HBC and the NWC. But the NWC thought it was designed by HBC to keep necessary supplies from going to the members of their canoe traders.
Yes, your sentence about Selkirk is good.
The information you have provided is a good starting point, but there are a few clarifications and additional details that could be added to enhance the explanation.
1. Assiniboia: The origin of Assiniboia is correct. It was established by Thomas Douglas, the 5th Earl of Selkirk, who acquired a land grant from the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) in the early 19th century. Assiniboia was intended to be a colony for Scottish settlers in present-day Manitoba, Canada.
2. Threat to Fur Traders: The arrival of settlers threatened the fur traders' way of life because it encroached upon their hunting and trapping territories. With settlers claiming and cultivating lands, the availability of fur-bearing animals decreased, disrupting the fur trade industry. Additionally, the settlers' agricultural activities altered the natural habitat of the animals.
3. Pemmican Proclamation: The Pemmican Proclamation was an order issued by the HBC in 1814. It aimed to ensure an adequate supply of pemmican, a concentrated food source made from dried meat and fat, for the HBC's trading posts and fur brigades. The proclamation restricted the export of pemmican from the Red River Colony, angering the North West Company (NWC), the rival fur trading company.
4. War and Result: The Pemmican Proclamation, along with the escalating animosity between the HBC and NWC, led to the Battle of Seven Oaks in 1816. The conflict arose when a group of NWC employees encountered an HBC-led party in the fur-rich region near Red River. A skirmish ensued, resulting in fatalities on both sides. The HBC retaliated by arresting NWC leaders, worsening the tensions between the two companies.
5. George Simpson: George Simpson was a prominent figure in the history of Rupert's Land, which encompassed much of present-day Canada's western territories. He became the governor of the HBC in 1820 and was known for his authoritarian leadership. Simpson implemented stricter control, increased efficiency, and improved communication within the HBC. He embarked on extensive inspection tours, traveling vast distances to visit HBC posts, fortify relationships with Indigenous peoples, and assess the progress of the fur trade.
It's generally helpful to include all the essential information, but if you want to streamline the response, you could omit some of the extraneous details that are less crucial to the main points. However, be sure to retain the key elements that provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic.