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