Asked by ben hen
What was one reason for fur traders moving west during the westward expansion?
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A.
To establish permanent settlements
B.
To escape from the law
C.
To join the military
D.
To find new trapping grounds
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D. To find new trapping grounds
Fur traders moved west because eastern fur-bearing animals were becoming scarce and they needed new areas to trap beaver and other animals for the fur trade.
Fur traders moved west because eastern fur-bearing animals were becoming scarce and they needed new areas to trap beaver and other animals for the fur trade.
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