Have you ever entered a store and saw a new toy or computer game that you absolutely had to have? After looking at the price tag, you realize that you haven’t saved enough money from doing chores or working at a job. What do you do? What if you could trade an item that you no longer play with for this new toy or computer game that you want?
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Believe it or not, trading items within families and communities was a common way to acquire new supplies necessary for survival. During the early 1500’s, individuals living in North America, Canada, and Europe found trading to be an easier way to obtain new or gently used objects that they were in need of. Items such as animal furs, spices, meat, and hunting supplies were commonly traded for other items equal in value.
Think about what might happen if you were to trade an item that you already own. Who would decide what the worth of your computer game or toy is? Although your toy may represent a positive memory for you, does that mean another person should value your item as much? How do you think the people living hundreds of years ago determined the worth of an object to ensure a fair trade?
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