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The Santa Fe Trail was used for commerce. The Oregon Trail was used for Immigration.

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How were Oregon and Santa Fe trail different?

The Santa Fe trail was was for people who wanted to trade at Santa Fe. They would take there stuff to Santa Fe to be sold. The oregon trail was for people who were moving west.


The oregon trail and Santa Fe trail began in the state of?

Missouri was the beginning of both the Oregon and the Santa Fe trails. The Oregon trail ended in Oregon, and the Santa Fe trail ended in New Mexico.


Where did the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails begin?

The Santa Fe Trail and the Oregon Trail both started in Independence, Missouri.


What were the three main trails that led to west?

Oregon trail, mormon Trail, Old spanish trail, and for more it is Santa fe trail, California trail i hope you take at least three of them this is your choice like you can choose Oregon trail, Santa fe trail, California trail your choice!


What was the oregon trail Santa Fe trails and the california trail?

they are trails


Which trail begins in Independence?

The Oregon and Santa Fe trails begin in independence.


What trail began in independence missouri?

trail of tears


Where are the Oregon trail and Santa Fe trial?

They are located in California.


What are the famous pioneer trails in the 1800s?

The Oregon Trail. Santa Fe Trail, Mormon Pioneer Trail, California Trail


What fort was built at the base of Santa Fe and Oregon trails?

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Names of three famous wagon trails?

Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, and Mormon Trail


What trail is better for you Santa Fe trail or Mormon trail?

If you were a business person, you took goods to sell on the Santa Fe Trail. If you wanted to pan for gold, or farm new lands, you went on the Oregon Trail.