Canadian Fur Trade History
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What was the main commodity exchanged in the fur trade?

  • Clothing
  • Beaver pelts (correct)
  • Fish
  • Tools

    • Which European companies were major players in the fur trade in Canada?

  • Dutch East India Company and Spanish Armada
  • Hudson's Bay Company and North West Company (correct)
  • British East India Company and French Foreign Legion
  • Portuguese Trading Company and Italian Navy

    • What caused the decline of the fur trade over time?

  • Overhunting and changes in fashion trends (correct)
  • Environmental legislation prohibiting hunting
  • Decline in demand for European goods
  • Introduction of alternative trading routes

    • Which century saw the beginning of the fur trade in Canada?

    <p>17th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the fur trade on the development of Canada?

    <p>Established trading posts and developed alliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Europeans introduce to the fur trade that impacted Indigenous peoples?

    <p>New technologies and expanded trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major factor that drove the expansion of the fur trade westward?

    <p>Growing demand for fur in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item was NOT commonly traded by Europeans in exchange for furs?

    <p>$5(7 + 3)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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