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Long hunters were trappers and traders who made long expeditions into the American wilderness in search of furs. They were often gone six months or more at a time.
It provided for the return of ship wrecked American sailors, the opening of two ports to western traders, and the establishment of a US consultant in Japan.
The natural resource that most attracted European traders to Canada was fur, particularly beaver pelts. The demand for fur in Europe, driven by fashion and luxury, spurred extensive trading networks and led to the establishment of fur trading companies, such as the Hudson's Bay Company. This lucrative trade not only brought European settlers to Canada but also significantly impacted Indigenous communities and their economies. Over time, other resources like timber and fish also became important, but fur was the initial draw.
The Portuguese came first as traders to India.
No because the slave traders were heavily armed they were not .
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The establishment of New France created a lucrative environment for trappers, traders, and fur companies by enhancing the demand for fur, particularly beaver pelts, in Europe. The French government supported exploration and established trade relationships with Indigenous peoples, facilitating access to rich fur-bearing regions. This led to increased competition among traders and the expansion of trade networks, ultimately transforming the fur trade into a cornerstone of the colonial economy. However, it also resulted in intense resource extraction and significant impacts on Indigenous communities and their land.
Many of the early trappers/fur traders in America were French.
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Trappers, traders, and emigrants on their way to California
Fort Ross was built by Russian trappers in 1812. Located in what is now California, it served as a base for Russian fur traders and a ranching outpost. The establishment of Fort Ross marked a significant expansion of Russian influence in North America during the early 19th century.
Trappers, traders and Russian Orthodox missionaries.
Fur traders and trappers from the American Fur Company.
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Fur traders and trappers from the American Fur Company.