Question 313

During the 1700s, the Hudson's Bay Company was in a century-long competition for the fur trade. With traders based in which city did they compete?

  1. AMontreal
  2. BQuébec City
  3. CHalifax
  4. DFort Garry
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A) Montreal

Explanation

In 1670, King Charles II of England granted the Hudson's Bay Company exclusive trading rights in the Hudson Bay watershed. For the next 100 years, the Company was in direct competition with traders who were based in Montreal.

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