Table of Contents
- 1 Which groups of settlers were most interested in the fur trade?
- 2 Why did the French build their forts and trading posts along rivers?
- 3 Why were French explorers interested in Canada?
- 4 Who are the affiliates of the TradeStation Group?
- 5 Who is the parent company of TradeStation Securities?
- 6 How much does it cost to trade on TradeStation?
Which groups of settlers were most interested in the fur trade?
The most important players in the early fur trade were Indigenous peoples and the French. The French gave European goods to Indigenous people in exchange for beaver pelts. The fur trade was the most important industry in New France. With the money they made from furs, the French sent settlers to Canada.
Why did the French build their forts and trading posts along rivers?
The rivers were their main way of traveling. The French wanted to control the American Indian trade in the Ohio River Valley and keep the Pennsylvania traders out. They also needed the American Indians living there to be their allies.
Who did the New Netherlands trade with?
Many of the people who lived in New Netherland were involved in the fur trade with the Indians, particularly the Mohawks. Beaver pelts and other skins were shipped across the Atlantic Ocean to make felt hats and fur coats for Europeans. But not all colonists were traders, and many traders did other work.
Why were French explorers interested in Canada?
Besides expanding the fur trade, the French wanted to find a river passage across North America (for a trade route to Asia), explore and secure territory, and establish Christian missions to convert Native peoples.
Who are the affiliates of the TradeStation Group?
TradeStation Group, Inc. Affiliates: All proprietary technology in TradeStation is owned by TradeStation Technologies, Inc. Equities, equities options, and commodity futures products and services are offered by TradeStation Securities, Inc. (Member NYSE, FINRA, CME and SIPC).
Who was the main labour force for the fur trade?
French Canadian Voyageurs were the main labour force for the fur trade of New France. They paddled the canoes, and carried the supplies and fur bales over the portages for the fur trading companies. When the French king made laws forbidding trading by anyone except the monopoly company, many young men broke the law,…
Who is the parent company of TradeStation Securities?
You trade it. We have it. TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under theTradeStation brand and trademark.
How much does it cost to trade on TradeStation?
If you are on this plan and place trades using the TradeStation Desktop platform, an additional $10.00 fee will apply to each equities and options trade you make. For futures trades, a $1.40 surcharge per contract will apply. You can avoid these higher desktop fees by using the TS Select price plan.