Mountain Men/Trappers
To make a profit, and to live an adventure.
What are the two main reasons people joined the Fur Trade?
There were not many beaver left in Europe.
Why did Europe have a high demand for American Beaver Plews?
Fur companies used this beverage to help control the Native Americans?
What is Whiskey?
Liver Eating.
What is the nickname of John Johnson?
Started the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.
Who is William Ashley?
Were vital to the Fur Trade because they could communicate with both Indians and non-Indians.
Who are the Metis
Thousands of Plains Indians died from 1837 to 1840 because of this disease.
What is Smallpox?
Build a "fort" as the center of trade, and trap in small groups.
What is the Post and Brigade System?
Woolen hats, cloaks with Indian style leather breeches and shirts, Moccasins, and heavy boots for rough terrain.
What was the typical dress of a Mountain Man?
Two Fur Companies merged into one company in the early 1800s
What are the Hudson's Bay and The Northwest Fur Companies?
Their economy was linked to the trade industry.
Why did Native Americans participate in the Fur Trade?
The first white man to cross the present day states of Utah and Nevada.
Who is Jedediah Smith?
Ran from present day Three Forks, Montana to escape Blackfeet.
Who is John Colter?
The first American-owned fur company in the region
What is the Missouri Fur Company?
The Salish did this to fulfill an ancient prophecy.
What is, asks priests to come to their country?
Bison were killed by marksmen, not trapped.
What is the difference between the Bison and Beaver Trades?
Achieved legendary status in his own time, and explored the west through the Rockies and into California.
Who is Kit Carson?
The Blackfeet resisted the establishment of his fort in their territory.
Who is Manuel Lisa?
Did not encourage Native culture.
Why did many Christian missionaries fail?
A Fur company that has more plews than other companies.
What is winning the Fur Trade?