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HBC and NWC Merge

HBC and NWC Merge. Chapter 4. Running out of beaver. The amount of furs was shrinking The two companies could no longer operate at full scale Decided that merging was the only option 1821 they joined. New company?. While the two companies merged they maintained the HBC name

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HBC and NWC Merge

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  1. HBC and NWC Merge Chapter 4

  2. Running out of beaver • The amount of furs was shrinking • The two companies could no longer operate at full scale • Decided that merging was the only option • 1821 they joined

  3. New company? • While the two companies merged they maintained the HBC name • Continued to ship furs to Britain out of Hudson’s Bay • Hired many First Nations as guides and workers • Fired many of the Europeans

  4. New Leader • George Simpson became the boss of the HBC in 1821 • He was a “hands-on” boss, worked in the field • Was a harsh boss and would travel to all the trading posts without warning to inspect the operation

  5. Personal Life of Simpson • Married a Metis women while in Red River • Had several kids • In 1829 he returned to England to see family (did not bring his wife) • Returned in 1830 with a new 18 year old wife (he was 40) • His old Metis wife and kids were ordered to leave the colony

  6. Racism • Upon returning Simpson announced he would not talk to any of Metis heritage • Wanted his employees to do the same • Red River was a small community • He isolated himself as a result

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