European demands for furs had a major effect on American Indians near the St. Lawrence River.
The fur trade was one of the most important economic activities during the colonial years in North America. European colonists were so interested in acquiring, trade, and sell the fur of the animals of the region such as beavers and buffaloes. For instance, the French, more than being interested in settling in one place and establish cities, they were more interested in getting rich through the fur trade. They started this activity in the 16th century.
The other options of the question were A) demand for gold. C) demand for muskets. Demand for manufactured products.
Ok during this time, they were fighting for land, so they wanted: guns, gunpowder, knives, lead for musket balls, rum, cloth, etc they didn't want to lose these things it changed their life and they then depended on it.
The Civil War seperated the country by the north and south. Some southern states even succeeded and formes the confederate states of america. The country was fighting against itself at this time and causes a division between north and south.
