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What was the main commodity exchanged in the fur trade?
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?
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?
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?
Which century saw the beginning of the fur trade in Canada?
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What was the impact of the fur trade on the development of Canada?
What was the impact of the fur trade on the development of Canada?
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What did Europeans introduce to the fur trade that impacted Indigenous peoples?
What did Europeans introduce to the fur trade that impacted Indigenous peoples?
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What was a major factor that drove the expansion of the fur trade westward?
What was a major factor that drove the expansion of the fur trade westward?
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Which item was NOT commonly traded by Europeans in exchange for furs?
Which item was NOT commonly traded by Europeans in exchange for furs?
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