Question

American Indians who traded with the French during the 1500s wished to obtain which of the following?
furs
fish
land claims
manufactured goods

Answer 1

American Indians who traded with the French during the 1500s primarily wished to obtain **manufactured goods**. These goods included items such as metal tools, weapons, and other European products that were not locally available. While furs were a major commodity in the trade, the primary motivation for many Native American tribes was to acquire the goods that the French brought in exchange for furs and other resources.