Fur

The Fur Trade
Beaver fur was very valuable in Europe. The inner layer of beaver was used to make top hats. The Native Americans traded their old worn fur to the Europeans which was better because the this outter later was worn down.

The French and English ships fought eachother for fur trade and fishing territory throughout the 17th century. By the end of the 17th century the minimal harassment turned into a big war. At the time King Philip's War was also being fought in North America.