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Look at the pictures and consider La Verendrye’s words. Think carefully about how trade with Europeans for manufactured goods would change the life in the Mandan village. Write your conclusions in the appropriate column.
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Advantage to Mandan |
Disadvantage to Mandan |
Metal pot
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Clay pot
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Metal arrow points
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Stone arrow points
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Dog travois
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Horse travois
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Beaver pelts
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