Fur Traders Chpt 6 Wa Hist

Beaver and otter were the most used

Britain and America were both interested in the Oregon Country

Animals lived in waterways, forests, and mountains

Natives were hired by traders to obtain the animals

Furs were traded for tea,silk, and spices

The mountains, waterways and cool winters were perfect for the sea otters, foxes, and beavers

Fur Traders learned form Lewis and Clark during the expedition about the supplies that they could potentially receive in return

Natives traded fur among the tribes for thousands of years.

White trappers gathered more than needed for extras.

Trading posts were built on major rivers for easier access for trade

The fur pelts were so strong in demand, that's all that the traders wanted to trade for.

the missionaries soon followed the furtrpers adn traders to the west.

The mission built near Salem, Oregon.

Gray persuaded the American Board to send more missionaries to the pacific northwest.

it is important to recognize the importance of the contributions of the women.

The missionaries hoped to first Christianize the Native Americans and change their social behavior.

The Protestant missionaries chose to construct their missionaries near rivers.

Four fur companies controlled the fur trading industry

One company was the Pacific fur company

was made by German John Jacob Astor and went on two expeditions and worked with the astorians

The Rocky Mountain Fur Company

Another was the Northwest Fur Company

The Hudson bay Company