HUDSON+BAY+COMPANY+PRIMARY+SECONDARY+SOURCE+INVESTIGATION

 

YOUR SOURCES: Begin your research using the following web locations: [|Primary Sources - Hudson Bay History] [|Lords and Proprietors] [|Charter of the Hudson Bay Company] [|HBC: Our History]

Although the Hudson Bay Company did not create a catalogue of goods available in their trading posts (stores) until the late 1800's, a catalogue showing the products available in the early forts would have been a useful tool to assist in convincing First Nations groups to travel to the trading post to trade pelts for merchandise.
 * TASK: **

Develop a model of what a catalogue would look like for an early HBC trading post. Include:
 * a front and back cover,
 * at least 10 items for trade with the description of features and picture/drawing of the item
 * cost in "made beaver" for each item
 * directions to York Factory
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">trading protocols and procedures

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> Marking Criteria : <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">All elements of the catalogue are included <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Information is accurate <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Contents is well researched and complete <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Graphics are accurate and presented in an effective manner <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Creative/production aspects demonstrate attention to detail