How did the fur trade affect relationships between Europeans and Native Americans?
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Correct answer: It created economic alliances but also intensified competition and dependency
The fur trade encouraged cooperation between European traders and Native groups who supplied pelts. However, it also increased rivalry over hunting grounds and made some Native communities more dependent on European weapons and goods.
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