Conversation so far:
What was the most traded fur in the early 18th century in North America?
The trade in fur coat animals decreased in the early 18th century, curtailed by the rising popularity of trade in deerskins.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the North American fur trade article besides the most traded fur in the early 18th century?
At the beginning of the 18th century, more organized violence than in previous decades occurred between the Native Americans involved in the deerskin trade and white settlers.
What was the cause of the increase in violence between Native Americans involved in the deerskin trade and white settlers at the beginning of the 18th century?
The British promoted competition between tribes, and sold guns to both Creeks and Cherokees.

Question: Did the selling of guns backfire on the British?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the selling of guns backfire on the British during the 18th century North American fur trade?