One of the reasons that indigenous cultures often enthusiastically entered into trade relations was because __________ was/were available from European traders.

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Indigenous cultures often did not have access to metal goods, such as knives, guns, and pots, before establishing trade relations with European traders. Therefore, when these goods became available through trade, many cultures were eager to engage in commerce with the Europeans. While money and silver were also important trade goods, they were not as significant in driving Indigenous cultures to enter into trade relations. Ceramics were likely not a major trade item between Europeans and Indigenous cultures.

One of the Reasons That Indigenous Cultures Often Enthusiastically Entered