| Section 1: Before money: Barter | Main Menu | Next Section |
| As people moved from hunting, foraging, and self-sufficient farming to exchanging goods, they used barter to trade. Barter means exchanging goods and services without using money. Many kinds of items have been used for barter. | ||
| The pros and cons of barter |
Crude salt was often in demand | Tea was well suited for barter |
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