The Hudson Bay Company moved from the south side of the Columbia River to the north side primarily because it believed the north side of the river would become British territory. This strategic decision was influenced by geopolitical considerations at the time.
Why did the Hudson Bay Company move from the south side of the Columbia River to the north side?
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There were more beavers in that part of the Columbia River region.
There were more beavers in that part of the Columbia River region.
It believed the north side of the river would become British territory.
It believed the north side of the river would become British territory.
Too many trappers were already operating south of the Columbia River.
Too many trappers were already operating south of the Columbia River.
The American Fur Company took all the business south of the river.
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