American Mountain Men
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- I know this place like the back of my hand
- I made a path to easily navigate the west
- Thank you for the fur
- American mountain man knew a lot about the geographical location of the West. People in the East knew almost nothing.
- Look at how much money I can make from all these beavers.
- With their immense geographical knowledge, the mountain men carved paths into the wilderness, forging the way for merchants and settlers.
- Where are all the beavers?
- The mountain men may have established friendly ties with Native Americans because of the fur trade. This allowed the US to safely explore the West.
- I was their friend. We always traded with eachother.
- Animal pelts were the most profitable trade item and helped the US grow. American Mountain man was a source of commerce for the US. They connected the US to the international fur trade.
- The high demand for beaver pelts caused their population to decline. The fashion had also switched from hides to silk.
- Although the mountain men may have established friendly ties with Native Americans because of the fur trade, they also helped initiate a wave of migration that significantly affected Native American cultures in the West.
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