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What was the first recorded instance of trading between Europeans and First Nations people in what is now Canada?
What was the first recorded instance of trading between Europeans and First Nations people in what is now Canada?
What were three reasons why beaver was so valuable in Europe?
What were three reasons why beaver was so valuable in Europe?
What geographical features helped increase the efficiency of transporting furs in North America?
What geographical features helped increase the efficiency of transporting furs in North America?
Why did beaver hats decline in popularity by the mid-18th century?
Why did beaver hats decline in popularity by the mid-18th century?
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Who were the consumers in the Fur Trade?
Who were the consumers in the Fur Trade?
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What did Jacques Cartier trade with First Nations people in exchange for furs?
What did Jacques Cartier trade with First Nations people in exchange for furs?
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Why were beavers valuable in Europe during the fur trade?
Why were beavers valuable in Europe during the fur trade?
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How did the climate in North America affect the quality of furs taken from there?
How did the climate in North America affect the quality of furs taken from there?
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Why could a lack of stability in price during the fur trade lead to a lack of stability in First Nations and British/French quality of life?
Why could a lack of stability in price during the fur trade lead to a lack of stability in First Nations and British/French quality of life?
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How could a lack of stability in price and quality of life affect the relationships between First Nations, French, and British groups?
How could a lack of stability in price and quality of life affect the relationships between First Nations, French, and British groups?
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