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Around 1500:
Quebec territory occupied by three linguistic families: Algonquian, Iroquoian, and Inuktitut. -
Aboriginal relied on each other to supply resources that they needed for survival that they could not find in their own territory. The Barter system was used= Goods for goods. Goods were transported long distances. (modes of transportation snowshoes, canoes, walking) Example of valuable traded item: obsidian, black stone (used for tool sharpening) Trade could be used to build relationships, restore peace, pay war tributes, or formalize meetings between chiefs.
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Divided by gender, small differences between tribes
Men
-Hunting and fishing
-Logging, construction (canoes, shelter), woodworking
-trade
-War and diplomatic relations
-Clearing land
-making weapons tools boats and sleds
Women
-Hunting and fishing small game
-Care and education of children
-Crafts (baskets, clothes, weapons)
-Cooking, butchering, and housekeeping -
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