North American Natives used dentalia and wampum as currency in trade, not salt. They established trade routes long before Europeans arrived.
Trade by North American Natives involved unique forms of currency and goods exchange. Salt was not a commonly traded item among North American Natives. They used dentalia shells and wampum as forms of currency, indicating a lack of a formal money system. The value of dentalia was indeed determined by size, and trade routes existed well before European arrival.
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