They hunted and trapped animals to get the fur.
The First Permanent fur traders settlement was in Green Bay
Traders from Pennsylvania and New York crossed the Appalachian Mountains in search of fur. They ventured into the Ohio River Valley and beyond, navigating through challenging terrain and engaging with Indigenous peoples to obtain valuable fur trade goods. This exploration and trade network significantly contributed to the economic development of the region during the colonial period.
The fur traders faced hard portages and treacherous raids, and deadly insects that could cause suicide
The Fur Traders usually just walked or set up trading post by their camp out so they wouldn't have to go anywhere.
Brandy became a point of contention between church leaders and fur traders due to its role in trade and social interactions with Indigenous peoples. Church leaders were concerned that the fur traders' distribution of brandy encouraged alcohol abuse and undermined their missionary efforts to convert Indigenous populations. This conflict highlighted the differing priorities: the traders focused on economic gain, while the church sought to promote moral and spiritual well-being. The dispute ultimately reflected broader tensions between commerce and morality in the context of colonial expansion.
Fur....
the fur traders dressed in animal fur that they hunted down
The First nations where good fur traders to the europeans in Canada.
The fur traders hunted tiger bevers foxs and other animals with cool looking fur
Many of the early trappers/fur traders in America were French.
Fur Traders Descending the Missouri was created in 1845.
The First Permanent fur traders settlement was in Green Bay
The French fur traders had to trade for bear fur, deer skin. They had to trade theese things because they were warm
The sold fur along the banks of the Mississippi river.
slipknots
They were also trading furs but illegally. They often got more money than fur traders cuz they were doing it the dark way.
The first American Fur traders were the Mountain Men.