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What were the first Americans to move into the far west?
The earliest to go west were the fur trappers. They were following the small animals that they trapped for their pelts.
What were trappers in the early 1800's that became guides for settlers moving west?
Trappers hunted animals for their fur and sold them for profit. They became excellent guides for early pioneers because of their knowledge of the land.
What was the country that produced the most successful fur traders and trappers?
France
How much did Victorian trappers earn?
Nothing. By the time of the Victorian era there were no fur trappers left. Most of the fur bearing animals were gone due to over trapping in the 1700's and fashion styles were different following the styles of the Queen.
Are Mountain Men basically fur trappers?
Yes, mountain men were originally trappers which trapped beavers. Later they started mining when the Gold rush hit.note: The Mountain Men were the first sniper's used in the revolution.
What were the first Americans to move into the far west?
The earliest to go west were the fur trappers. They were following the small animals that they trapped for their pelts.
Why did fur trappers begin to open up new routes to California.?
since the supply of the fur was low and the trappers knew that there were a lot of fur in the west.
Why did fur trappers begin to open up new routes to California?
since the supply of the fur was low and the trappers knew that there were a lot of fur in the west.
Fur traders and trappers who lived west of the rocky mountains and in the pacific northwest?
Mountain men
What were fur trappers and traders who blazed trails in the west called?
Coureurs de bois.
What caused the fur trade to almost come to a stop?
The main cause is the over hunting of the fur animals trapped for the trade. Fur trappers were so good at catching/trapping the animals that they killed off the population of animals in the areas where they hunted. This is also one reason the fur trappers kept going west as the animal population in the east diminished. This meant that the some of the first Europeans in the mountains of the west were trappers who later became the men who lead others through the mountain passes for settlement of the west.
What coast did fur trappers take the fur to?
East
Were there any girl fur trappers?
no
Where are the french fur trappers from?
From France.
What did fur trappers eat?
food
What were trappers in the early 1800's that became guides for settlers moving west?
Trappers hunted animals for their fur and sold them for profit. They became excellent guides for early pioneers because of their knowledge of the land.
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).
