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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