In the late 1500s, contact between Europeans and Native Americans was most influenced by the increase in demand for

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19 November, 13:06

In the late 1500s, contact between Europeans and Native Americans was most influenced by the increase in demand for

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Europeans, mainly the English and the French began trading with the Native Americans as early as the 16th century. The demand for fur was rising in Europe so the Europeans traded knives, guns and axes in return for animal pelts and furs from the Native Americans.