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What mutual benefits did First Nations and Europeans derive from the fur trade?

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The Indigenous peoples were able to trade furs to the Europeans for things like food, money, clothing etc. And in turn through companies like Hudson's Bay the Europeans were able to sell the furs back in Europe for profit. The Europeans really liked beaver pelts especially for hats.

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