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 answer would be: “Free African American(s) were allowed to enlist in the Union army and Navy.
If they wanted to fight against the confederacy and the slavery supporters then they were allowed to because the Emancipation Proclamation allowed them to join the Union army.
Shays's Rebellion exposed the weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation and led many—including George Washington—to call for strengthening the federal government in order to put down future uprisings.
