Question

How did trade with Europeans affect the Native Americans during the colonial period

Answer 1

Both the French and Dutch avoided encroaching upon native land with their fur trades and generally kept ethical trading practices with indigenous Canadians. However, the Spanish and English spread foreign diseases, exploited Native resources, claimed land, and enslaved natives.

Answer 2

Answer: trade increased material wealth of Native Americans but disrupted their cultures.

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