May 2, 1670
King Charles II of England grants a permanent charter to the Hudson's Bay Company to open up the fur trade in North America.
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On May 2, in the year 1670:
King Charles II of England grants a permanent charter to the Hudson's Bay Company to open up the fur trade in North America.
The fur trade is a worldwide industry dealing in the acquisition and sale of animal fur.
Why May 2, 1670 matters:
King Charles II of England grants a permanent charter to the Hudson's Bay Company to open up the fur trade in North America.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: May 2, 1670
The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture.
The event on this day: King Charles II of England grants a permanent charter to the Hudson's Bay Company to open up the fur trade in North America.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_trade (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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