The Impact of Contact Relationships of Independence, Interdependence, and Dependence

Key Definitions Independence – Freedom from the control of another authority Interdependence – The mutual reliance of groups of people on one another Dependence – Reliance on a group or institution for support

Impact of Contact Aboriginal Peoples and the Fur Trade Contact led Aboriginal peoples from a lifestyle of independence to one of interdependence and finally one of dependence At first Aboriginal technologies (canoes and food preservation) and knowledge (survival skills and navigation) greatly influenced economic and social interaction with Europeans At first Aboriginal technologies (canoes and food preservation) and knowledge (survival skills and navigation) greatly influenced economic and social interaction with Europeans European technologies (guns, kettles, and knives) changed the manner in which traditional Aboriginal tasks were performed European technologies (guns, kettles, and knives) changed the manner in which traditional Aboriginal tasks were performed

Impact of Contact Aboriginal Peoples and the Fur Trade Contact led Aboriginal peoples from a lifestyle of independence to one of interdependence and finally one of dependence First peoples became more dependent on European manufactured goods leading to irreparable social and economic disruptions to Aboriginal society First peoples became more dependent on European manufactured goods leading to irreparable social and economic disruptions to Aboriginal society Conflicts increased between First Nations societies as each sought to dominate the most fur bearing regions and monopolize fur trade Conflicts increased between First Nations societies as each sought to dominate the most fur bearing regions and monopolize fur trade

Impact of Contact Aboriginal Peoples and the Fur Trade Contact led Aboriginal peoples from a lifestyle of independence to one of interdependence and finally one of dependence First peoples exhausted fur supplies and moved to new regions displacing other groups First peoples exhausted fur supplies and moved to new regions displacing other groups Traditional economies and way of life (sustainability) were hampered by depletion of animal resources Traditional economies and way of life (sustainability) were hampered by depletion of animal resources

Impact of Contact Aboriginal Peoples and the Fur Trade Contact led Aboriginal peoples from a lifestyle of independence to one of interdependence and finally one of dependence No immunity to new infectious diseases (smallpox, measles, and influenza) was disastrous as populations were decimated No immunity to new infectious diseases (smallpox, measles, and influenza) was disastrous as populations were decimated Introduction of alcohol and subsequent addictions created has devastating and long-term implications for Aboriginal societies Introduction of alcohol and subsequent addictions created has devastating and long-term implications for Aboriginal societies

Impact of Contact Impact on Europeans Europe was transformed into a capitalist society – a global trading network controlled by European powers emerged as the new world order New foods (corn, potatoes, squash) discovered in Americas spread throughout the world New foods (corn, potatoes, squash) discovered in Americas spread throughout the world Aboriginal peoples taught Europeans how to plant and harvest these crops Aboriginal peoples taught Europeans how to plant and harvest these crops

Impact of Contact Impact on Europeans Europe was transformed into a capitalist society – a global trading network controlled by European powers emerged as the new world order Potatoes became a staple food in Europe and helped to eliminate famine and improve overall nutrition Potatoes became a staple food in Europe and helped to eliminate famine and improve overall nutrition Corn was used to feed livestock resulting in healthier animals and greater supply of protein rich foods (milk, eggs, cheese, meat) Corn was used to feed livestock resulting in healthier animals and greater supply of protein rich foods (milk, eggs, cheese, meat)

Impact of Contact Impact on Europeans Europe was transformed into a capitalist society – a global trading network controlled by European powers emerged as the new world order Smoking became a recreational habit in Europe resulting in high demand for tobacco Smoking became a recreational habit in Europe resulting in high demand for tobacco Demands for tobacco and sugar cane created the rich plantation economies to thrive in American South and Caribbean Demands for tobacco and sugar cane created the rich plantation economies to thrive in American South and Caribbean

Impact of Contact Impact on Europeans Europe was transformed into a capitalist society – a global trading network controlled by European powers emerged as the new world order A global economic revolution turned Europe’s mercantile economy upside down from wealth generated from goods from colonies A global economic revolution turned Europe’s mercantile economy upside down from wealth generated from goods from colonies Old trade routes to Africa and Asia were forgotten because of wealth generated from exploitation of colonies Old trade routes to Africa and Asia were forgotten because of wealth generated from exploitation of colonies