C. Missouri
In fact, the Oregon Trail began in Missouri.
Answer:
If they lacked a written language they wouldn't have the ability to document the trade/deal etc.
Explanation: Incase the other person decides to do something deceitful like break one of the rules of the trade conducted,Ancient people would need evidence that they signed and agreed to the deals' rules. Since Most couldn't read or write in ancient times, They created the cylinder seal to give evidence of the deal taking place, either that or they would have scribes write out most of it for the peope conducting the trade etc.
America was supplying Britain with tanks and munitions before they entered the war by putting them on cruise ships to make them look innocent. Britain later intercepted a telegram known as the Zimmerman letter, intended for mexico saying if America goes to war then Mexico should attack America and in return they will get their land back. Britain intercepted this and showed America, who later through a vote in Congress declared war on Germany. America was fresh in the war so they weren't tired from fighting, and had a lot of resources. America was able to help push Germany's lines back in the western front.
I think the answer is the Asians.