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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.

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Who was the fur trappers in the west?

They were called Mountain Men


What group was among the most successful in adapting to the Native Americans understanding of trade?

I am certain it was - the mountain men / fur trappers.


Who was a large gathering of mountain men in the summer at prearranged spot?

The large gathering of mountain men in the summer at a prearranged spot was known as a "rendezvous." These events, which became popular in the early 19th century, brought together fur traders, trappers, and other participants in the fur trade to exchange goods, socialize, and conduct business. The rendezvous typically took place in remote locations in the Rocky Mountains and served as a crucial social and economic hub for those involved in the fur trade. The most famous rendezvous were organized by companies like the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.


Is Davy Crockett a mountain men?

Davy Crockett is often associated with the American frontier and is known for his role as a folk hero, soldier, and politician. While he lived during the same period as mountain men, who were typically fur trappers and explorers in the wilderness, Crockett was primarily a frontiersman and a member of the U.S. Congress. Although he did venture into the wilderness and had experiences similar to those of mountain men, he is not specifically classified as one.


What was the mountain men legacies?

The mountain men played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of the American West during the early 19th century. They were primarily fur trappers and explorers, forging trails and routes that would later be used by settlers and pioneers. Their interactions with Native American tribes influenced cultural exchanges and relationships, while their adventurous spirit contributed to the mythology of the American frontier. Ultimately, the legacies of the mountain men include their contributions to the fur trade, exploration, and the shaping of the American wilderness narrative.

Related Questions

Who was the fur trappers in the west?

They were called Mountain Men


Mountain men made their living as?

fur trappers


How did mountain men make a living?

fur trappers


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.


Who guided US Army officers as they explored US?

Native American guides, fur trappers and mountain men.


What group was among the most successful in adapting to the Native Americans understanding of trade?

I am certain it was - the mountain men / fur trappers.


What are mountain men?

NOT MINERS but fur traders. trappers like jeremiah johnson, jedediah smith and kit carson. they hunted beavers for their fur thanks to a beaver hat fashion trend in Europe.


Was fur traders and trappers who traveled to the rocky mountains and paciffic northwest were called Mormons?

No. The Mormons are a religious group who settled in the Rocky Mountain area around the same time as the fur trappers.


When did the mountain men move west?

The mountain men moved west during the early 19th century, primarily in the early 1800s. They were explorers and fur trappers who ventured into the Rocky Mountains and other western regions in pursuit of beavers and other valuable pelts.


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 mountain man married a shoshone woman named flying dawn?

Where was a big fair where trappers sold there fur