American fur traders joined in a yearly trade fair in the Rockies called the __________, characterized by the polyglot collection of many nationalities.

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The correct term is "rendezvous." This was an annual event where American fur trappers and traders would gather to exchange furs, supplies, and stories. It was indeed characterized by a diverse mix of people from various nationalities, making it a significant cultural and economic event in the early 19th-century American West.

American Fur Traders Joined in a Yearly Trade Fair in the Rockies