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13. Why did the mountain men begin working as guides on the Oregon
Trail?

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They found passes across the mountains and were familiar with the perils that could be found along the trails. After the decline in the fur trade, many mountain men became guides for those making the journey across the Plains to California or joined the army as scouts and guides.

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