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He did not find the Northwest Passage.
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The waterways in search of the Northwest Passage to the Orient.
15th Century A+
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The Santa Fe trail served as a major trade route from the Missouri River to Mexican territory along the Rio Grande.
William Becknell was a trader and merchant. He is best known for establishing the Santa Fe Trail, a major commercial route between Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the early 19th century.
He set sail to Find A route from Europe to Asia when you sail Northwest. This route was called the Northwest Passage
Illinois and Missouri
a land route to Asia
its near the northwest corner of the route.
The Northwest passage was suppose to be a sea route to Asia, but it doesn't exist.
missouri to indiana
khyber pass
A route to the west
Jefferson hoped the expedition would be able to find elusive Northwest Passage, a water route across the country, that would be a great boon to commerce.