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Which groups of settlers were most interested in fur trade?

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Many European settlers were interested in the fur trade. The French settlers started participating in the trade when they arrived in the New World, in the 16th century. The Dutch also started trading fur with the Indians in 1609 and founded New Amsterdam, where New York City is now located.

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