Fur Traders Chpt 6 Wa Hist
The fur trading industry in the Pacific Northwest was dominated by four major companies, including the Pacific Fur Company, Northwest Fur Company, Rocky Mountain Fur Company, and Hudson Bay Company.
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Fur Traders Chpt 6 Wa Hist The four fur companies The Hudson bay Company Another was the Northwest Fur Company The Rocky Mountain Fur Company One company was the Pacific fur company was made by German John Jacob Astor and went on two expeditions and worked with the astorians Four fur companies controlled the fur trading industry protestant Missionaries. The Protestant missionaries chose to construct their missionaries near rivers. The missionaries hoped to first Christianize the Native Americans and change their social behavior. Native Americans helped the trade it is important to recognize the importance of the contributions of the women. Gray persuaded the American Board to send more missionaries to the pacific northwest. Missionary Era (1834-1847) The mission built near Salem, Oregon. the missionaries soon followed the furtrpers adn traders to the west. Getting furs to market The fur pelts were so strong in demand, that's all that the traders wanted to trade for. Trading posts were built on major rivers for easier access for trade Fur Trappers and Barter White trappers gathered more than needed for extras. Natives traded fur among the tribes for thousands of years. Fur Traders learned form Lewis and Clark during the expedition about the supplies that they could potentially receive in return The mountains, waterways and cool winters were perfect for the sea otters, foxes, and beavers The fur trade era Furs were traded for tea,silk, and spices Natives were hired by traders to obtain the animals Animals lived in waterways, forests, and mountains Britain and America were both interested in the Oregon Country Beaver and otter were the most used
