Which European power established posts along the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes in order to obtain furs by trading with the American Indians?

The French established posts along the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes to obtain furs through trade with American Indians. They sought to capitalize on the lucrative fur trade, which became a central aspect of their colonial economy in North America. French explorers and traders, such as Samuel de Champlain, played key roles in developing these trading relationships with Indigenous peoples.