Iroquois Trade with Europeans 
by John Rice

        The trader says, " When the pile of furs gets as high as the gun, the gun is yours!"

 

Directions:  Make a copy of this sheet, and answer these questions based on the picture and quote above and your knowledge of social studies. 

 

1.  What is the rifle being traded for?
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2.  Why would the gun in the picture be referred to as a “trade rifle"?
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3.  What are some possible reasons the Europeans want the furs?
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This CRQ was prepared by John Rice, Oswego City School District. 

 

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