Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

What was the first collaborative economy between the French and Aboriginal people based upon?

1. Gold mining

2. Agriculture

3. Fur-trading

4. Fishing

The correct answer is: Fur-trading

The first collaborative economy between the French and Aboriginal people was based on fur-trading. This was a key aspect of early European colonization in North America as furs such as beaver pelts were highly sought after in Europe for the production of fashionable hats. Gold mining was not a major industry until the 1840s with the California Gold Rush and did not have a major impact on the French-Aboriginal economies. Similarly, agriculture was not widely practiced until the late 17th century with the arrival of French settlers and even then, it was mainly for subsistence rather than commercial purposes. Finally, while fishing was also important for food, it was not a major part of the collaborative economy between the French and Aboriginal people during this time. Therefore, fur-trading was the primary economic activity that brought the two groups together.