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How was the North American fur trade in the mid-18th century?
Deerskin trade was at its most profitable in the mid-18th century.
Who was trading the deerskin in the mid-18th century?
Native Americans negotiated lucrative trade deals by forcing England, France, and Spain to compete for their supply of deerskins.
How did the European countries compete for the deerskins in the mid-18th century?
The European countries competed in the deerskin trade by trading goods such as tobacco, sugar, rum, and guns. They also established alliances and relationships with the Native Americans.
Did any of the countries merge to trade deerskin in the mid-18th century?
The French and British had a war against each other. The Cherokees allied themselves with France.
Did deerskin continue to be profitable in the mid-18th century?
The North American fur trade industry reached its peak of economic importance in the 19th century.
Was deerskin the only export in the mid-18th century?
Beaver pelts were also traded.

Question: Were the Native Americans responsible for most of the trade?
Self-contained rewrite: Were the Native Americans responsible for most of the trade in the mid-18th century??