Question

westward routes lesson quiz
social studies ae 8 b (s26ss8) #8216 / module 7: westward expansion

1. what was the purpose of bents fort in colorado?

a trading location along the oregon trail
a military fortification built to protect the travelers along the oregon trail
a central location along the santa fe trail to stop along the way for supplies
a historic site of the first mission along the santa fe trail

Explanation:

Bent's Fort was a key trading and supply stop along the Santa Fe Trail in Colorado, not the Oregon Trail, and it was not a military fort or mission site. It served as a central place for travelers to rest and resupply during their journey.

Answer:

a central location along the Santa Fe Trail to stop along the way for supplies