# @thirteenwnet on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rs49EBFMnG8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71011843-thirteenwnet-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/468296ffa6.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-17T17:42:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** THIRTEEN (@thirteenwnet) — https://gondola.cc/thirteenwnet

## Caption

In the 17th century, Sweden set its sights on becoming a global superpower by establishing "New Sweden" in North America. But with the English and Dutch already established on the East Coast, the Swedes relied on a different strategy — building peaceful trade alliances with local Indigenous tribes.

The driver behind it all? Beaver fur. As beaver hats became the ultimate European fashion trend, near-extinction in Europe sent demand skyrocketing. Sweden saw an untapped goldmine in North American wildlife trade.

#HistoryShorts #AmericanHistory #Sweden #NewSweden #Shorts #PBS #THIRTEEN #TheStoryOfNewYork #DriveByHistory #NewJersey

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,872
- **Likes:** 34
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 1

## Tags

sweden, thestoryofnewyork, newsweden, americanhistory, pbs, newjersey, drivebyhistory, historyshorts, thirteen, shorts

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