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How did french hope to make money in the New world?
By buying and selling furs.
Why did otto frank sell his company?
on the mall
What did lenape wear?
they wore furs like beaver furs and bear furs - Kobe lvm
Why did napoleon sell the Louisiana states?
France was in debt from his military pursuits and needed the money. But, the French didn't really know how rich in furs and resources the Louisiana Territory was, or they might not have sold it for so cheap.
Why did France have a renewed interest in the new world in the 1600?
the french were both interested in establishing a settlement in the new world, and also the furs that they would bring back to France and sell.
Does the Hudson's Bay Company still sell furs?
No because it's fake fur
How are furs still part of the Hudson's Bay Company?
They still buy and sell clothes made from animals.
Where can you sell 10 platypus furs?
It is illegal to own or sell platypus furs. Platypuses are protected animals.
What is the evidence of fur trade?
The oldest evidence would be trade between aboriginal groups. Furs would have been on the list of items they traded. Then there are Viking settlements on Baffin Island and Newfoundland, dated to around 1000AD. Their sagas record that Baffin Island, or Helluland, had many Arctic Fox which were valuable because of their fur. Furs are often mentioned by the English and French early explorers. The Hudson Bay Company was created in 1670 to exploit Canadian furs, see the Hudson Bay Archives. The Northwest Trading Company was created in the 1700's to buy and sell furs. And the Fur Trade continues today see the Fur Council web site for more evidence.
What types of animal fur was traded in the pacific northwest?
The primary furs would be beaver and sea otter, although other furs would also have been traded.
What is the similarities between HBC and NWC?
They're both North American trade companies. The HBC (Hudson Bay Company) was established well before the NWC (Northwest Company) but back then, they both chiefly were big on trading furs, etc.
How much do rabbit furs sell for?
About 5 dollars depending on size
What did the northwest coast Indian wear?
Mainly skins and furs but today they shop at Walmart like the rest of us.
Who founded the northwest company?
Benjamin Frobisher started the Northwest Company!
Why did the Hudson's bay company trade furs?
to make money
How does a fur trader get their fur?
Typically they will buy their furs from trappers or sell the furs for the trappers while taking out a percent for themselves (similar to a consignment agreement).
What were Europeans searching for when they first reached the Americas?
furs and lumbers to sell in europe
