USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Canoe travel included paddling on the water with all personnel and cargo, carrying the canoes and contents over land (this is called portaging).

Detailed explanation-2: -Portage or portaging (Canada: /pɔːrˈtɑːʒ/; US: /ˈpɔːrtɪdʒ/) is the practice of carrying water craft or cargo over land, either around an obstacle in a river, or between two bodies of water. A path where items are regularly carried between bodies of water is also called a portage.

Detailed explanation-3: -The voyageurs were engaged in the transporting of furs during the fur trade years, often over long distances, by foot and canoe. They were normally Canadians, colonists or sons of colonists who were used to the rigours of winter and difficult canoeing from a young age.

Detailed explanation-4: -After sustained contact with Europeans, voyageurs used birchbark canoes to explore and trade in the interior of the country, and to connect fur trade supply lines with central posts, notably Montreal.

Detailed explanation-5: -Not only did the voyageurs paddle their canoes with a crew of four to six, but they would also portage their cargo. North Canoes had the capacity to carry up to 3500 pounds including 25 to 30 bales of goods. The voyageurs were expected to portage two bales each time they walked the portage route.