The Children's Friend by Duncan Emrich
William Becknell
William Becknell was the first merchant on the Santa Fe Trail.
1821
Santa Province was created on 1821-02-12.
In 1821.
The first use of the Santa Fe Trail made William Beckwell a rich man. He sold all of his goods for a big profit.
William Becknell
William Becknell.
William Becknell.
Santa Fe de Nuevo México was created in 1821.
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The fact that William Becknell was able to go to Santa Fe in 1821 was because he got help from the Mexican peasant farmers that wanted the Spaniards to leave the area. He also got help from political leaders in the Mexican villages along the way.