Question

select the correct answer.
french fur traders established fair trade with american indians in north america. what is one item the traders sold to the american indians in exchange for furs?
a. axes
b. corn
c. horses
d. potatoes
e. tobacco

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Axes were manufactured goods (metal tools) that French fur traders sold to Native Americans in exchange for furs. Native Americans didn't produce axes like these, while corn (B), horses (C), potatoes (D), and tobacco (E) were either native crops or introduced later/from other sources, not typical French fur - trade goods to sell for furs.

Answer:

A. axes