How did Congress ensure U.S. merchants could use an ancient Indian trail from Missouri to Santa Fe in the 1820s?
A) They negotiated a treaty with Indians for access to the trail.
B) They took over land on either side of the trail, securing its access.
C) They approved the use of armed guards to escort traders.
D) They approved the capture of any Indian who threatened to block a trader.

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Congress negotiated a treaty with the Native American tribes to ensure U.S. merchants could safely use the trail, which was essential for trade and expansion into the Southwest.

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