What happened in 1821 that encouraged the further development of Western trade routes, some of which crossed the Oklahoma Territory? A. The Trail of Tears brought American Indians farther west. B. Mexico achieved independence from Spain. C. Gold was discovered in California. D. The first railroad that crossed the continent was constructed.

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27 June, 19:50

What happened in 1821 that encouraged the further development of Western trade routes, some of which crossed the Oklahoma Territory? A. The Trail of Tears brought American Indians farther west. B. Mexico achieved independence from Spain. C. Gold was discovered in California. D. The first railroad that crossed the continent was constructed.

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Jessie Graham · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Mexico achieved independence from Spain.

After Mexico won the Independence War in 1821, the Santa Fe Trail was established. It connected Independence, Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico. The trail was pioneered by William Becknell and served as a vital commercial route until the construction of the railroad to Santa Fe in 1880.

In the beginning, traders were arrested because of the contraband they carried, but the economic crisis in Mexico finally favoured the route since it provided a market for the local products and manufactured goods.

The Cimarron Crossing, one of the most dangerous branches, was the one tht crossed the Oklahoma Territory