The Missouri River (Independence Missouri) played an important role in westward expansion as the jumping off point (a beginning from which an enterprise is launched) for the ....., which opened up the American west.

WESTWARD EXPANSION

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The Missouri River (Independence Missouri) played an important role in westward expansion as the jumping off point (a beginning from which an enterprise is launched) for the ____, which opened up the American west.

A	California Trail
B	Oregon Trail
C	Santa Fe Trail
D	All of the choices

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Founded in 1827, the town first became the eastern terminus for the Santa Fe Trail, and later as an outfitting post for emigrants heading to Oregon and California as well.

Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to the Oregon Trail, Independence, MO, was also the starting point for the California and Santa Fe trails. Oregon promised land, California promised gold, and Santa Fe promised trade. From 1821-49, tens of thousands of pioneers and traders descended on Independence to outfit themselves for their journeys.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Westward expansion led to sectionalism between North and South because of the issue of the spread of slavery. Southerners desired that slavery should be permitted in Western territories and newly admitted Western states.

Detailed explanation-4: -These brave pioneers journeyed west for about five to six months along overland trails such as the California Trail, Gila River Trail, Mormon Trail, Old Spanish Trail, Oregon Trail, and the Santa Fe Trail for many different reasons.

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USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

WESTWARD EXPANSION