Explain how the fur trade affected people in the Pacific Northwest. What were the positive and negative effects for traders and American Indian tribes? Support your conclusions with reasons and evidence.

Positive effects of fur trading:

furs were traded for silk, porcelain, and spices (which were a good source of income)

furs were also traded for manufactured goods, firearms, and metal tools (which helped with trapping and other daily jobs)

it took part in exploration, mapping, and communication with other countries

Negative effects from fur trading:

animals were hunted to near extinction

American Indian groups fought over hunting grounds

thefts caused group tension

interactions with white people caused epidemics to break out

American Indians and white settlers constantly fought over land

Explanation:

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