History of Europe

What was traded between the French and Natives?

The French traded a variety of goods with the Natives, including:

- Metal tools and weapons, such as knives, axes, and guns

- Cloth, such as wool and cotton

- Glass beads and other ornaments

- Alcohol, such as brandy and rum

- Food, such as flour and sugar

In exchange, the French received from the Natives:

- Furs, such as beaver, otter, and fox

- Deer hides

- Fish, such as salmon and cod

- Meat, such as buffalo and moose

- Wild rice and other plant foods