During the initial encounters between Aboriginal peoples and Europeans, cultural barriers led to many misunderstandings.What was one the first major misunderstandings related to?

A) control over the fisheries and fur trade
B) the sale and private ownership of land
C) assimilation policies
D) the recognition of oral tradition

Cultural Barriers

Social, linguistic, or psychological obstacles that hinder interaction and understanding between people of different cultures.

Private Ownership

The legal right of individuals or corporations to own property and assets independently of government control.

Assimilation Policies

Governmental or organizational policies aimed at encouraging or forcing a minority group to adopt the culture, language, and norms of a dominant group.