Canada's History
The fur trade was central to early Canadian history. Which animal's pelt was most prized by European traders and drove much of the early economy?
- ○Deer
- ○Bear
- ✓Beaver
- ○Fox
Correct answer
Beaver
Beaver pelts were extraordinarily valuable in Europe for making fashionable felt hats. The beaver trade drove exploration deep into the interior of North America and shaped early alliances with Aboriginal peoples.
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