Asked by Ahleel Gardner on Jul 24, 2024

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Which enterprising merchant assisted in 1821 with charting the "Santa Fe Trail" running between Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico?

A) William Becknell
B) Davy Crockett
C) George Catlin
D) Samuel Seymour

Santa Fe Trail

A historic 19th-century transportation route that connected Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico, facilitating trade and migration.

Enterprising Merchant

Refers to a businessperson, particularly during historical periods, who takes financial risks to profit from trading goods, often across great distances.

  • Explain the significance of the Santa Fe Trail and its impact on commerce and migration.
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Giancarlo ConsiglioJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
William Becknell is known as the enterprising merchant who charted the Santa Fe Trail in 1821.