Asked by ben hen

What was one reason for fur traders moving west during the westward expansion?
Select an answer

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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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
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.