The Pacific Northwest Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Where is the Nootka Sound and the Traditional land of the Nuu-chah-nulth located?
A
They lived along the coast of Vancouver Island, Canada and the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state
2
Q
Why don’t the Spanish stay in the Northwest? Provide 3 reasons
A
There was no surface mineral wealth - no gold or silver to be harvested
No large populations to enslave/convert
Coastline was steep & rugged and made easy development very difficult
3
Q
What were Europeans interested in trading for in the Northwest?
A
Almost all sea otters were taken by explorers and trappers, with indigenous aid
4
Q
Why the need for sea otters pelts?
A
The Chinese used the furs for blankets and coats during the bitter winter
