Fur trade in Indiana

This French explorer set up trading posts and became friends with the Native Americans.

• LaSalle

• Jean-Paul

• St. Francis

These animal pelts (skin/fur) were traded in Indiana.

• panther

• mink

• goose

• beaver

The French originally came into Indiana to ______

• fight the Native Americans

• convert Native Americans to the Catholic religion

• make money by trading

A person that travels and learns to trap animals is called a _______.

• missionary

• hunter

• voyageur

What is the name of the fort built along the Wabash River?

• Fort Xavier

• Fort Ouiatenon

• Fort Jean-Parul

What is the name of the first church built in Indiana?

• Sieur de La Salle

• St. Mary of the Woods

• St. Francis Xavier

• St. Barnabas