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American Fur Company


 

The American Fur Company was founded by John Jacob Astor in 1808. The company grew to monopolize the fur trade in the United States, and became one of the largest businesses in the country. The company was one the first great trusts in American business.

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John Jacob Astor - 1808 - Monopolize - Fur trade - United States - Trusts

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