Question

What did John Jacob Astor, Alexander Mackenzie, David Thompson, and John McLoughlin have in common?

They played key roles in the growth of the fur trade.
They were mountain men who held annual fur rendezvous.
They played key roles in exploring the Pacific Northwest.
They were coureurs de bois who worked with Indigenous peoples.

Answer 1

Answer: Traders / Explorers

Explanation: John Jacob Astor, Alexander Mackenzie, David Thompson, and John McLoughlin were all involved in early trading. Most of them were involved in the trading of furs as it was an important item due to the harsh cold climatic conditions.

They were also involved in exploration of other regions mostly by sea to amass wealth and control territories.