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French Fur Traders and Voyageurs in the Great Lakes
Investigate how French fur traders formed economic alliances and partnerships with Great Lakes Indigenous nations.
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European Motives and Expeditions in North America
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Investigate the motivations, navigational innovations, and major Spanish and French expeditions that shaped early European exploration across North America.
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