Why were many trading posts of the rivial companies placed next to each other?
Why were many trade posts from like the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company placed next to each other back in the 1700s?
Trading posts of fur companies were established near where the pelts were; and the trappers (native or colonial) to gather them. And since moving substantial weight meant moving by water, there were a limited number of good landing sites in any given river system.
Desires to eliminate the rival posts was a constant source of friction, whether the French and British (Americans) in the 1700's, or the British, Americans, and Russians in the 1800's.
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tamara36cc said :
April 6, 2008 at 10:26 pm
For the same reason competing car dealers today always flock together in one spot. It attracts customers.
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Scanner said :
April 6, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Too much walking to do if one company does not like your wares.
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eziekiel said :
April 7, 2008 at 12:24 am
Because they were placed in the most advantageous spots, usually in a bay or near a river to help in transportration of the goods to the posts and easy access for customers
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Sydney Michelle said :
April 7, 2008 at 8:21 am
Trading posts of fur companies were established near where the pelts were; and the trappers (native or colonial) to gather them. And since moving substantial weight meant moving by water, there were a limited number of good landing sites in any given river system.
Desires to eliminate the rival posts was a constant source of friction, whether the French and British (Americans) in the 1700's, or the British, Americans, and Russians in the 1800's.
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