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jan 1, 1840 - Decline of the Fur Trade

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The demand for furs decreased in the 1840's as a result of the increase in the popularity of silk in Europe. This decrease led to a decrease in the revenue that Canada was producing for the British Empire.

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jan 1, 1840
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~ 185 years ago