Question

Why was China involved in the maritime fur trade?

(1 point)
Responses

China saw it as a great way to make money.
China saw it as a great way to make money.

The Chinese wanted to control the world fur trade.
The Chinese wanted to control the world fur trade.

Wealthy Chinese wanted to purchase the fur.
Wealthy Chinese wanted to purchase the fur.

China wanted to help Native American traders.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

China saw it as a valuable opportunity for trade and economic growth, as the demand for fur was high in China at the time. By becoming involved in the maritime fur trade, China could acquire valuable resources and expand its economic power.