Question

What was the Rendezvous and why was it important to the Mountain Men? (1 point)

A. It was the largest trading company in the West and the Mountain Men traded their pelts to the company for supplies.
B. It was a fort where the Mountain Men got supplies and meet and married Native American women.
C. It was the largest Native American village in the West where the Mountain Men married Native American brides.
D. It was where the Mountain Men traded beaver pelts for supplies and where they had fun and games.

Answer 1

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The correct answer is D. It was where the Mountain Men traded beaver pelts for supplies and where they had fun and games. The Rendezvous was a yearly gathering held in the Rocky Mountains where trappers and traders, known as Mountain Men, would meet to trade their furs, especially beaver pelts, for essential supplies such as weapons, ammunition, clothing, and food. The event was also an opportunity for socializing, recreation, and storytelling.