Exploring the Santa Fe Trail

What was the primary purpose of long-distance trails like the Santa Fe Trail?

• To facilitate trade and travel

• For recreational hiking

• To serve as borders between territories

• For military training exercises

Who founded Santa Fe in 1610?

• Juan de Oñate

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

Which mountains are near Santa Fe, providing a natural passage?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Andes Mountains

What made Santa Fe an ideal location for trade?

• Its large population

• Gold mines nearby

• Proximity to the Rio Grande and mountain passes

• Its coastal location

What led William Becknell to venture to Santa Fe?

• To find a new home

• He was on a military mission

• He was escaping the law

• To improve his fortune after financial losses

How much profit did Becknell make from his initial trade in Santa Fe?

• $91,000

• $3,000

• $6,000

• $300

What was William Becknell known as?

• The first governor of New Mexico

• The father of the Santa Fe Trail

• The founder of Santa Fe

• A famous gold prospector

Which two routes did the Santa Fe Trail have?

• Eastern and Western

• Coastal and Inland

• Mountain and Valley

• Northern and Southern

What was the fate of the Santa Fe Trail with the advent of the railroad?

• It became a major highway

• It was overshadowed and ceased to be the main route

• It was abandoned and forgotten

• It turned into a tourist attraction

What can still be seen along the Santa Fe Trail today?

• Original wagons and horses

• Railroad tracks

• Wagon ruts and historical structures

• Active trading posts