Appalachian West fur trappers _____________.

A. had little interaction with Indians in the region
B. often put inferior pelts on the market, which severely hurt their chances of selling in the international marketplace
C. often married Indian women
D. suffered severe economic setbacks in the 1820s


Answer: C

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