Unlike the British, the French were not interested in taking over Native American land. Instead, they were interested mainly in trading?
A: wheat
b: furs
c: cattle
d: iron
I would have to say b because they had a lot of cattle and they sold fur for some money and to keep them warm
Yes. They traded furs.
Actually, your reasoning is partially correct. The French were indeed interested in trading with Native Americans, particularly in the fur trade, which was one of the main economic activities in New France (the French colony in North America). However, the correct answer to your question is not (b) furs.
The French were primarily interested in trading fur pelts with the Native Americans, especially beaver pelts. Fur-bearing animals, such as beavers, were abundant in the eastern North American wilderness, and the French recognized the potential profits in the fur trade. The French established a network of fur trading posts, known as "coureurs des bois," to facilitate this exchange.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) furs. The French were not primarily interested in wheat, cattle, or iron when it came to their interactions with Native Americans. They focused on the fur trade as a means of economic gain and alliance-building.