Having a keen appreciation of the advantages of their position for trade, the Taku held possession of the main river in the area that is now Juneau and compelled the natives of the interior territories to use them as middle-men, instead of allowing trade directly with the white settlers.
Having a deep understanding of the benefits of their position in commerce, the Taku controlled access to the main river in the region now known as Juneau and forced the natives from interior territories to act as intermediaries, rather than allowing direct trade with white settlers.