There was trails all across The U.S. There was also coming from the other side of the world. lolz. And also walking I guess.
This question is a nightmare. The right answer isn't really there. A short answer would be that New England didn't want a second war with Great Britain. There was a real gaffuffle about pressing American seaman into British Navy vessels that cause Jefferson to impose an embargo. All of this centered about the war of 1812.
The choice is between A and B. I would pick A, but I can't eliminate B.
C and D are not really amongst the reasons, particularly C.
It was <span>missionaries, traders, fur trappers</span>
The answer would be : homage.
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Photon