Which economic activity brought the first Americans to the West?

Gold mining

Fur trading

Tobacco farming

Tree cutting

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The economic activity that brought the first Americans to the West was primarily fur trading. The quest for fur, particularly beaver pelts, drove many early explorers, traders, and settlers to venture into western territories. The fur trade played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of North America.

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