Economy - Fur Trade Flashcards
1
Q
what was the most valuable product in 1820-30s
A
furs such as beavers as hats etc were fashionable
2
Q
how did fur trappers help move west
A
geographical knowledge so knew the journey well
this was invaluable for the first pioneer settlers
3
Q
what did trappers sell
A
pelts to Astor American fur company or the Rocky Mountain company
4
Q
what did the trappers relay
A
exciting romanticised stories of their travels promoting settlement
5
Q
who monopolised the fur trade
A
1830 Astors American fur company monopolised the fur trade and was one of the wealthiest businesses in the country
6
Q
what happened when fur trade declined
A
in 1840s fur trappers used their knowledge to guide wagon trails
7
Q
how did trappers help
A
opened up trials from Appalachians to the rockies
