Conversation so far:
What was the state of the North American fur trade at the beginning of the 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.

Question: Why was the violence increasing?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was violence increasing between Native Americans and White Settlers at the beginning of the 18th century with the North American fur trade?