The Fur Trade Era Chapter 5 Quiz

John Jacob Astor (select all that apply)

• was killed by Indians

• founded the Pacific Fur Company

• America's first millionaire

• was the ruthless captain of the ship, the Tonquin

The ​ (a)   was primarily made up of Nor'westers, who previously worked for the ​ (b)   in Canada.

• Northwest Fur Company
• Hudson Bay Company

Name one of the three items from China that were frequently traded for fur pelts:

General William Ashley (select all that apply)

• co-owned the Rocky Mountain Fur Company

• the first Nor'wester explorer

• sold their fur company to mountain men

• founded the Pacific Fur Company

Name one of the three items from China that were frequently traded for fur pelts:

Name one of the three items from China that were frequently traded for fur pelts:

Wilson Price Hunt (select all that apply)

• co-owned the Rocky Mountain Fur Company

• worked to create a compromise between American trappers and the Hudson's Bay Company

• founded the Pacific Fur Company

• a near disaster, he helped lead Astor's overland expedition

What dates are considered the Fur Trade Era?​ (a)   -​ (b)  

• 1788
• 1846
• 1750
• 1850
• 1744

What were some things that made Fort Vancouver a thriving fur trading fort?

• It was located near Indian tribes

• It was located near water

• Easy access to ships from the ocean

• All of the above

Major Andrew Henry (select all that apply)

• co-owned the Rocky Mountain Fur Company

• killed by Indians

• America's first millionaire

• sold their fur company to mountain men