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Why did the Russian fur trappers build Fort Ross?

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infact, yes the russina did build For Ross

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Who established the first military fort in California?

Ironically, the Russians did. - Fort Ross, near Sonoma, California was established around 1812 to protect Russian fur trappers and traders.


What Russian fort did Sutter's buy?

Fort Ross


Why is Fort Ross called Fort Ross?

ecause it was made by the Russian-American company.


Who found fort Ross?

The Russian-American company


Why did Russia build a fort in California?

Russia built Fort Ross to protect its interests in the fur trade and its land claims in California


Who built Fort Ross?

Fort Ross was established by Ivan Kuskov of the Russian-American Company in 1812 as krepost' rus' ("Russian fortress") upon the seasonal home of the native Kashaya Pomo, and was a thriving settlement from 1812 to 1841. The Company was chartered by the Russian government and controlled all Russian exploration, trade and settlement in the North Pacific, establishing permanent settlements in Alaska. Fort Ross was the southernmost settlement in the Russian colonization of the region, and was established as an agricultural base to supply the Alaskan settlements. Initially the Company carried on their fur trading business at Fort Ross, but the focus of this settlement was on agriculture and small industry.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.


What happened to Fort Ross?

It later sold Fort Ross to a settler named John Sutter. Today Fort Ross is a state historic park.


When was Fort Ross built?

Fort Ross is located in Sonoma County, California and was built in 1812. It was originally called Fortress Ross. Fort Ross is a U.S. National Historic Landmark.


What is Bodega Bay?

A small bay 40 miles northwest of San Francisco and the site of the Russian-American Company's California enterprise at Fort Ross.


Fort ross in California was founded by people from?

Fort Ross in California was founded by people from Russia.


What happened to Ross?

It later sold Fort Ross to a settler named John Sutter. Today Fort Ross is a state historic park.


When was Fort Ross State Historic Park created?

Fort Ross State Historic Park was created in 1909.