The Fur Trade (Who, What, & Where)

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Across
  1. 2. Trade _________ were specifically made by the French to be traded with Native peoples.
  2. 4. In 1679 there was a ____________ Conference which opened up the Dakota territory to the Fur Trade.
  3. 5. ____________, dyes, and silks came to North America from Asia.
  4. 7. The Great ___________ area had many canoe routes that led to Minnesota.
  5. 9. Colorful ____________ was traded between 1737-1800. They came in red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple, and many other colors!
  6. 11. Men hired to transport trade goods were called ___________ (French word)
  7. 12. An animal skin with the fur still on it is called a ___________
Down
  1. 1. In 1756 the ___________ and Indian war began and lasted until 1763.
  2. 2. Someone who helped voyageurs and traders find their way across Minnesota and surrounding lands
  3. 3. __________ Hats were a popular fashion for European men & women
  4. 6. Minnesota had many trading __________ that were set up by the French, British, and American Fur traders.
  5. 8. In 1808 John Astor founded the ______________ Fur Trade Company.
  6. 10. Someone who trapped animals for food or pelts