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Which two trails traverse the Continental Divide? The Cimarron Crossing and California Trails The Mormon and Salt Lake to Los Angeles Trails The Oregon and Old Spanish Trails Points: 1 / 1 Close Explanation Explanation: The Oregon and Old Spanish Trails are the only two trails shown traversing the Continental Divide. The Continental Divide, which runs north-south from British North America (Canada) through Mexico, roughly separates the Deseret and Great American Desert Regions. Which of the following descriptions best describes the location of the Yellowstone River? West of the Continental Divide in the northern portion of the Utah Territory in the Deseret Region East of the Continental Divide in the northern portion of the Unorganized Territory in the Great American Desert Region East of the Continental Divide in the northern portion of the Unorganized Territory bordering the Oregon Trail Points: 1 / 1 Close Explanation Explanation: The Yellowstone River is located in the top center of the map, east of the Continental Divide in the northern portion of the Unorganized Territory in the Great American Desert Region. Which of the following routes could migrants follow from Fort Laramie to the Gold Rush Region? The Oregon Trail to the California Trail, with the option of taking Lassen’s Trail The Oregon Trail to the Santa Fé Trail, with the option of picking up the Cimarron Crossing Trail The Mormon Trail to the Oregon Trail to the Salt Lake to Los Angeles Trail Points: 1 / 1 Close Explanation Explanation: Migrants leaving Fort Laramie in the Great American Desert Region of the Unorganized Territory would travel west along the Oregon Trail. They would take the Oregon Trail across the Rocky Mountains, where they would pick up the California Trail shortly after Fort Hell. The California Trail led straight into the heart of the Gold Rush Region. Migrants could also pick up Lassen’s Trail in the western Utah Territory, which also led into the northern portion of the Gold Rush Region. Try Again (2 of 3)
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