USA HISTORY

MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855

MANIFEST DESTINY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which trail led into New Mexico for US traders to strike it rich?
A
The Santa Fe Trail
B
The Oregon Trail
C
The California Trail
D
The Texas Trail
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Between 1821 and 1880, the Santa Fe Trail was primarily a commercial highway connecting Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The route was pioneered by Missouri trader William Becknell, who left Franklin, Missouri in September 1821.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Santa Fe Trail was a 19th-century route through central North America that connected Franklin, Missouri, with Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Detailed explanation-3: -Santa Fe was not only a terminus, but also a hub of international traffic. Many New Mexican traders expanded the trading network from Missouri by moving goods from Santa Fe along El Camino Real to reach other Mexican markets. The first two decades of trail commerce was led by small outfits.

Detailed explanation-4: -Furs, wool fleeces and woven goods, silver and mules traveled from Mexico for trade in the United States. Millions of dollars in merchandise traveled this 900 mile international trade route.

Detailed explanation-5: -Even so, American traders soon began sending wagons full of goods to trade in Santa Fe. In exchange, the Americans traded for silver, furs and hides, and mules and horses, among other things. Before long, a very extensive trade developed between St. Louis and Santa Fe.

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