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In the case: A French Outpost

Locate the following objects used by the French soldiers at the fort and the European
trade items brought to the fort for trading with the local Native Americans.

Check off the items you find (some items listed here are not in the case)

____ thimbles _____whistle _____musket balls

____ book _____radio _____Spongebob Squarepants doll

What was the name of the French fort in this area?
_____________________

In the case: The Fur Trade

When did the fur trade begin and end in this area?
It began in ______ and ended in ______

Why do you think beaver pelts were so popular?

In the case: Missionaries

Who founded the University of Notre Dame? ______________________

In what year was the university founded? ________.
How long ago was this?
_______ (founded date) ______ (current year) = ________ years ago the
University of Notre Dame was founded.

Future of the Past-History from Two Points of View
Throughout this exhibit you will see “Future of the Past” displays. These displays
present an event in history from two points of view. Research and new information
often mean that we must re-write history or at least consider that an event may be
interpreted or explained from more than one point of view.

The “Future of the Past” exhibit in this room presents information about the French
explorer Robert _____________________.

Find the large map on the wall. What looks familiar to you?

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