William Becknell Quiz

Who is the biography about?

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What important event happened soon after Becknell set off on his trip to the West?

• Becknell decided to trade horses instead of salt.

• Traders were told they couldn’t go to Santa Fe

• The Spanish lost their power in New Mexico

• Becknell’s group ran out of water and almost died.

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Why was Becknell's second trip to Santa Fe an important event? Select THREE answers.

• It became the main route to the Southwest

• Spain lost Virginia

• It helped the United States grow

• It became known as the Santa Fe Trail.

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What are three things Becknell took with him on his trip in 1821? Select THREE answers.

• horses

• mules

• jewels

• traps

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The meaning of the word party in the passage is-​ ​

• a group of people
• a festival
• celebration
• a group of animals

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What was Becknell’s important achievement?

• He blazed a new trail to the Northwest

• He blazed a new trail to the Southwest

• He blazed a new trail to Virginia

• He blazed a new trail to Spain

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