What profession of La Salle's required him to handle pelts?
Fashion Designer
Fur Trader
Tax Collector
Carpenter
Answer
Fur Trader: This profession involved procuring and trading animal pelts, which were valuable commodities in the 17th and 18th centuries. La Salle participated in this trade as part of his exploration and colonization efforts in North America, where he encountered various Native American tribes and established trade networks.
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