Question

Which was the primary motive for exploration and development in the Pacific Northwest in the 1800s?
(1 point)
Responses

the discovery of gold
the discovery of gold

farmland for settlers
farmland for settlers

profit from the fur trade
profit from the fur trade

military supply ports

Answer 1

The primary motive for exploration and development in the Pacific Northwest in the 1800s was **profit from the fur trade**.