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Before the British took control, the fur trade in North America was primarily dominated by the French. The French established extensive trade networks and alliances with Indigenous peoples, which facilitated the exchange of goods, particularly beaver pelts. Key players included companies like the French Compagnie des Indes Occidentales and individuals such as Pierre Radisson and Medard des Groseilliers. Their influence waned following the British victories in the Seven Years' War, leading to British dominance in the fur trade.

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