268. Colonising Canada: Why Does Quebec Speak French? (Ep 2)
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Colonial Encounters: Trade and Transformation
This chapter explores the complexities of early English colonial history, focusing on the Roanoke colony and newfound insights into settler relations with Indigenous populations. It narrates the life of a European figure who ingrained himself within Canadian Indigenous cultures, facilitating lucrative trade while navigating the shifting dynamics of power and cultural clashes. Additionally, the chapter highlights the Jesuit influence, the significance of the cod fishery in Newfoundland, and the formation of the Hudson Bay Company against a backdrop of commerce and conflict.
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