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Fur Trade Review

The Washington fur trade played a pivotal role in the region's history from its inception in the late 18th century to its decline in the 1840s. Beginning with Captain Cook's otter trade to China, key figures like John Jacob Astor and David Thompson emerged, establishing trading posts such as Fort Astoria and Spokane House. The trade involved complex relationships with Native peoples and various trappers, including British and French traders. This article explores the economic, cultural, and environmental impacts of the fur trade on Washington's development.

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Fur Trade Review

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  1. What do I know about the Washington Fur Trade? Fur Trade Review

  2. When was the Fur Trade? The Beginning – 1776 Captain Cook’s ship takes otter fur to China Ending: 1840’s

  3. Americans: John Jacob Astor started the Pacific Fur Co. He Sent Captain John Thorn to build Fort Astoria Captain Thorn and crew were killed by Indians Marie and PerrieDorion Loaded a ship to China – brought back Spices rugs and sold them in New York Who was in Trade the Fur Trade?

  4. British Fur Traders • North West Company: • Alexander Mackenzie: Traded with Native People for furs • David Thompson: Started the fur Trade in Eastern Washington with Kullyspell house, Spokane House

  5. David Thompson • Founded Spokane House • 1810

  6. Spokane House

  7. Maps of David Thompson

  8. British Fur Traders • Hudson’s Bay Company: • Bought North West Co • Controlled the fur trade in Washington Oregon country • Dr John McLoughlin: Built Fort Vancouver 1821 Native People for furs “White Headed Eagle”

  9. Who were the trappers? • Free trappers living with native people or working alone French Indian trappers from the east Voyaguers - canoes Native American trappers Hawaiian Laborers

  10. What did they do? • Beavers, martins, otters, muskrats are trapped

  11. What was Fur Trade and bartering • Furs prepped – Tradedat fort - trade goods to trappers and native people

  12. What was Fur Trade and bartering? • Furs were sent from Forts to • China - Spices, silk, opium, carpets • Europe - glass beads • Eastern US- knives, axe heads, wool, kettles • Fur was used to make hats

  13. Big Ideas! • What were the contributions of the Fur Trade to Washington History? • How did Washington Change? • How did culture affect the environment?

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