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Fur Trade

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

TRADING POST

BY: SHERIDAN & ABBY
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TRADER

  • In charge of 1 or more trading posts
  • He could read and write
  • Often came from wealthy family

CLERK

  • In charge of a trading post
  • Some could read and write
  • Managed a day to day job at the trade
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VOYAGEUR

  • Paddled canoes and hauled loads
  • Didn't get a lot of money
  • Did physical labor for the trade
Photo by Bobcatnorth

NATIVE AMERICAN MEN

  • Hunted
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NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN

  • Cleaned pelts
  • Provided many resources
  • Translated
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WHY EUROPEANS NEEDED FUR

  • To make clothes
  • Hats
  • Other things to keep warm

WHY DID NA WANT EUR GOODS

  • Pans: easy to clean, fire proof
  • Hats: status symbol
  • Beads: decorations
Photo by indiana.dunes