Which trail used the South Pass?
Oregon Trail
Santa Fe Trail
California Trail
Mormon Trail
Answer
The Oregon Trail utilized the South Pass, a low mountain pass in the Rocky Mountains. This pass provided a relatively easy route for pioneers traveling westward in the 19th century. The South Pass was first discovered by fur trappers in 1812 and became a key part of the Oregon Trail, which stretched from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City, Oregon.
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