American West Exploration and Native American Culture

To spread Christianity to Native Americans

To search for gold and other natural resources (correct)

To escape religious persecution

To establish trade routes with European countries

As a form of transportation for settlers

As a source of clothing and shelter for Native Americans (correct)

As a symbol of American prosperity

As a food source for pioneers on the Oregon Trail

To provide a route for missionaries to convert Native Americans

To connect the East Coast to the West Coast for trade (correct)

To establish a series of forts for military defense

To facilitate the spread of disease to Native American populations

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