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Which trails departed from Independence in the westward expansion of the U.S.?

  • California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails

  • Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails

  • Lewis and Clark, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express Trails

  • Iditarod, Pacific Northwest, and Florida Trails

Answer

Independence was a point of departure for the California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails during the westward expansion of the United States, earning it the nickname "Queen City of the Trails".
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