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The Fur Traders: Explorers of the Pacific Northwest

Discover the history of fur traders in the Pacific Northwest, including their forts, famous explorers, and the wildlife they traded. Learn about the impact of fur trading on the region's history and economy.

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The Fur Traders: Explorers of the Pacific Northwest

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  1. Fur Traders By Sam, Jordan, Alex, Tyler.

  2. Who were the fur traders? Why did they come? • They were people who came to live in the Pacific North West to earn money by trading furs. • While they were here they built forts. • Fur trading companies • Store food and equipment • Women and children stayed at the fort while the men looked for land • Huge dinning room, living quarters made of big heavy logs.

  3. Who were famous explorers? • Most of them were mountain men. • Forts and people included: • The Hudson’s Bay Company in eastern Canada in 1670. • Hudson’s Bay Company, Chief Factor John McLoughlin from 1825 to 1845 in Washington • Fort Okanogan was the first American fort • Captain John Meares was one of the early traders • Fort Vancouver • French men Pierre Radsson and Meddard Chouart • Pacific Bay Company – John Jacob Astor John Jacob Astor

  4. How long did they trade fur? • The fur trade was important in Washington history for about 60 years. • Fur included-Land Otter, Sea Otter, Bear, Elk, Wolves, Foxes, Deer, Raccoons, Brown Mink, Beavers, Wild Cats, Seals, Squirrels, Gray Rabbits.

  5. Resources • Oregon pioneers. www.oregonpioneer.com/pfc.hfm • Trading FORTS –PRINT COPY • Fur companies- PRINT COPY

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